Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Asparagaceae

Genus:

Aphyllanthes

Species:

Aphyllanthes monspeliensis

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Forb/herb

Height:

25 cm

Drought Tolerance:

High

Bloom Months:

may,jun,jul

Bloom Colors:

blue, violet, purple

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

bees, butterflies

Deer Resistant:

Yes

Fire Ecology:

Fire adapted — tolerates or benefits from fire

Fire Notes:

Common in Mediterranean garrigue habitats that experience periodic fire. Plants resprout from rhizomes after burning.

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:

None required

Germination Time:

14–30 days

Notes:

Seeds germinate best with consistent moisture and warmth. Fresh seed has better germination rates than stored seed.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI