Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Asteraceae

Genus:

Calotis

Species:

Calotis inermis

Growth Characteristics

Height:

30 cm

Drought Tolerance:

High

Bloom Months:

jan,feb,mar,sep,oct,nov,dec

Bloom Colors:

white, pink, purple

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

bees, butterflies, small insects

Deer Resistant:

Yes

Fire Ecology:

Fire adapted — tolerates or benefits from fire

Fire Notes:

Exhibits regrowth after fire disturbance and is commonly found in post-fire grassland communities. Responds well to disturbance.

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:

None required

Germination Time:

7–21 days

Notes:

Seeds germinate readily with light and warmth. Surface sow or barely cover as light may aid germination.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI