Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Asteraceae

Genus:

Arctotis

Species:

Arctotis formosa

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Geophyte , Forb/herb

Height:

50 cm

Drought Tolerance:

High

Bloom Months:

jun,jul,aug,sep,oct

Bloom Colors:

orange, yellow, red

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 regions; resprouting capability after fire. Benefits from periodic disturbance in natural habitat.

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:

None required

Germination Time:

14–21 days

Notes:

Germinates readily at warm temperatures. Requires light for germination; do not cover seeds deeply.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI