Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Asteraceae

Genus:

Berkheya

Species:

Berkheya echinacea subsp. echinacea

Growth Characteristics

Height:

60 cm

Drought Tolerance:

High

Bloom Months:

jan,feb,mar,oct,nov,dec

Bloom Colors:

yellow

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

bees, butterflies, birds

Deer Resistant:

Yes

Fire Ecology:

Fire adapted — tolerates or benefits from fire

Fire Notes:

Plant resprouts vigorously from underground rootstock after fire, typical of South African grassland species. Fire promotes flowering in the following season.

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Propagation & Germination

Stratification:

None required

Germination Time:

14–30 days

Notes:

Seeds germinate readily at warm temperatures. Light may enhance germination.

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