Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Asteraceae

Genus:

Agrianthus

Species:

Agrianthus myrtoides

Growth Characteristics

Height:

200 cm

Drought Tolerance:

High

Bloom Months:

jan,feb,oct,nov,dec

Bloom Colors:

white

Evergreen Shrub:

Yes

Landscaping Shrub:

Yes

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

bees, native insects

Deer Resistant:

Yes

Fragrant:

Yes

Fire Ecology:

Requires fire for germination

Fire Notes:

Seeds are stimulated to germinate by smoke compounds released during fire, a common adaptation in fynbos vegetation. Post-fire recruitment is primary regeneration strategy.

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:

None required

Germination Time:

14–60 days

Notes:

Seeds germinate readily with smoke treatment or smoke-derived chemicals, typical of fynbos species. Fresh seed germinates best.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI