Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Asteraceae

Genus:

Achyrocline

Species:

Achyrocline saturejoides var. saturejoides

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Forb/herb , Subshrub

Height:

60 cm

Drought Tolerance:

High

Bloom Months:

jan,feb,mar,dec

Bloom Colors:

yellow

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

pollinators

Deer Resistant:

Yes

Fragrant:

Yes

Fire Ecology:

Fire adapted — tolerates or benefits from fire

Fire Notes:

Common in fire-prone grasslands and campos; resprouts vigorously from basal crown after burning.

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Propagation & Germination

Stratification:

None required

Germination Time:

7–21 days

Notes:

Seeds require light for germination and prefer warm temperatures between 20-25°C.

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