Aciphylla horrida

Aciphylla horrida

Native to:
New Zealand

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Taxonomy

Division:
Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
Family:
Apiaceae
Genus:
Aciphylla
Species:
Aciphylla horrida

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:
Forb/herb
Height:
100 cm
Drought Tolerance:
Medium
Bloom Months:
jan,feb,dec
Bloom Colors:
white, cream

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:
nectar source for native bees, flies
Deer Resistant:
Yes

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:
Cold/moist stratification required — 30–60 days
Germination Time:
14–60 days
Notes:
Seeds require cool temperatures and may show erratic germination. Fresh seed germinates best.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI