Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Asteraceae

Genus:

Arctotis

Species:

Arctotis fosteri

Growth Characteristics

Height:

30 cm

Drought Tolerance:

High

Bloom Months:

apr,may,jun,jul,aug,sep,oct

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:

As a fynbos species, adapted to periodic fire and resprouts from rootstock after burning.

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:

None required

Germination Time:

14–28 days

Notes:

Seed germinates readily at temperatures around 15-20°C. Light may improve germination rates.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI