Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Asteraceae

Genus:

Bahiopsis

Species:

Bahiopsis microphylla

Growth Characteristics

Height:

150 cm

Drought Tolerance:

High

Bloom Months:

mar,apr,may,jun,sep,oct,nov

Bloom Colors:

yellow

Evergreen Shrub:

Yes

Landscaping Shrub:

Yes

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

bees, butterflies, birds

Deer Resistant:

Yes

Fire Ecology:

Fire adapted — tolerates or benefits from fire

Fire Notes:

Resprouts vigorously from root crown after fire. Common component of fire-prone chaparral and desert scrub communities.

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Propagation & Germination

Stratification:

None required

Germination Time:

7–21 days

Notes:

Seeds germinate readily at warm temperatures without pretreatment. Surface sow or lightly cover.

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