Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Asteraceae

Genus:

Brachylaena

Species:

Brachylaena discolor var. rotundata

Growth Characteristics

Height:

1000 cm

Drought Tolerance:

High

Bloom Months:

mar,apr,may,jun

Bloom Colors:

cream, yellow

Landscaping Shrub:

Yes

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

birds, bees, butterflies

Deer Resistant:

Yes

Salt Tolerant:

Yes

Fire Ecology:

Fire adapted — tolerates or benefits from fire

Fire Notes:

Resprouts vigorously from the base after fire damage. Common component of fire-prone coastal and savanna vegetation.

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Propagation & Germination

Stratification:

None required

Germination Time:

14–42 days

Notes:

Seeds germinate readily without pretreatment when fresh. Germination rates decline with seed age.

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