Aciphylla leighii
Aciphylla leighii
- Native to:
- New Zealand
iNaturalist: © nweinzweig (iNaturalist #72556298)
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Apiaceae
- Genus:
- Aciphylla
- Species:
- Aciphylla leighii
Growth Characteristics
- Growth Habit:
- Subshrub
- Height:
- 60 cm
- Drought Tolerance:
- Medium
- Bloom Months:
- jan,nov,dec
- Bloom Colors:
- white, cream
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Deer Resistant:
- Yes
Propagation & Germination
- Stratification:
- Cold/moist stratification required — 60–90 days
- Germination Time:
- 21–60 days
- Notes:
- Seeds germinate best with cold stratification followed by cool temperatures. Fresh seed germinates more readily than stored seed.
The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI