Aciphylla aurea
Aciphylla aurea
- Native to:
- New Zealand
Wikimedia: Matt Berger (www.inaturalist.org)






Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Apiaceae
- Genus:
- Aciphylla
- Species:
- Aciphylla aurea
Growth Characteristics
- Growth Habit:
- Forb/herb
- Height:
- 100 cm
- Drought Tolerance:
- Medium
- Bloom Months:
- jan,feb,nov,dec
- Bloom Colors:
- yellow, cream
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Wildlife Value:
- birds, insects
- Deer Resistant:
- Yes
Propagation & Germination
- Stratification:
- Cold/moist stratification required — 30–60 days
- Germination Time:
- 14–60 days
- Notes:
- Seeds benefit from cold stratification and require light for germination. Fresh seed germinates more reliably than stored seed.
The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI