Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Asteraceae

Genus:

Arctotis

Species:

Arctotis adpressa

Growth Characteristics

Height:

30 cm

Drought Tolerance:

High

Bloom Months:

aug,sep,oct,nov

Bloom Colors:

orange, yellow

Ground Cover:

Yes

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

bees, butterflies

Deer Resistant:

Yes

Salt Tolerant:

Yes

Fire Ecology:

Fire adapted — tolerates or benefits from fire

Fire Notes:

Native to fire-prone fynbos ecosystems. Resprouts from basal growth after fire disturbance.

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:

None required

Germination Time:

14–21 days

Notes:

Germinates best at temperatures between 18-21°C. Surface sow or barely cover seeds with light soil.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI