Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Asteraceae

Genus:

Anisopappus

Species:

Anisopappus fruticosus

Growth Characteristics

Height:

100 cm

Drought Tolerance:

High

Bloom Months:

jun,jul,aug,sep,oct

Bloom Colors:

yellow

Landscaping Shrub:

Yes

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

bees, butterflies, small insects

Deer Resistant:

Yes

Fire Ecology:

Fire adapted — tolerates or benefits from fire

Fire Notes:

Common in fire-prone grasslands and savannas of Africa. Resprouts vigorously from rootstock after fire disturbance.

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:

None required

Germination Time:

7–21 days

Notes:

Seeds germinate readily under warm conditions with adequate light. Surface sow or lightly cover seeds.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI