Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Asteraceae

Genus:

Arctotis

Species:

Arctotis × macrocephala

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Forb/herb

Height:

60 cm

Drought Tolerance:

High

Bloom Months:

may,jun,jul,aug,sep,oct

Bloom Colors:

orange, yellow, red, pink, white, cream

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

bees, butterflies

Deer Resistant:

Yes

Salt Tolerant:

Yes

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:

None required

Germination Time:

14–21 days

Notes:

Seeds require light for germination; sow on surface and do not cover. Optimal germination temperature 15-18°C.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI