Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Apiaceae

Genus:

Actinotus

Species:

Actinotus helianthi

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Forb/herb , Subshrub

Height:

100 cm

Drought Tolerance:

Medium

Bloom Months:

sep,oct,nov,dec

Bloom Colors:

white, cream

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

bees, native insects

Deer Resistant:

Yes

Fire Ecology:

Fire adapted — tolerates or benefits from fire

Fire Notes:

Resprouting species that regenerates vigorously after fire from underground rootstock. Common in fire-prone sandstone heath communities.

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:

None required

Germination Time:

14–42 days

Notes:

Seeds require light for germination and fresh seed germinates best. Germination can be erratic and may benefit from smoke treatment.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI