Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Asteraceae

Genus:

Athroisma

Species:

Athroisma proteiforme

Growth Characteristics

Height:

200 cm

Drought Tolerance:

Medium

Bloom Months:

jan,feb,nov,dec

Bloom Colors:

white, cream

Evergreen Shrub:

Yes

Landscaping Shrub:

Yes

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

bees, butterflies, other insects

Deer Resistant:

Yes

Fragrant:

Yes

Fire Ecology:

Requires fire for germination

Fire Notes:

Seeds show improved germination after exposure to smoke or heat from fire. Plant resprouts vigorously from rootstock after fire events typical of fynbos ecosystems.

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:

None required

Germination Time:

14–60 days

Notes:

Seeds germinate readily after fire or smoke treatment; smoke water improves germination rates significantly.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI