Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Asteraceae

Genus:

Calotis

Species:

Calotis multicaulis

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Forb/herb

Height:

30 cm

Drought Tolerance:

High

Bloom Months:

jan,feb,mar,apr,may,aug,sep,oct,nov,dec

Bloom Colors:

white, pink, mauve

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

native bees, butterflies

Deer Resistant:

Yes

Fire Ecology:

Fire adapted — tolerates or benefits from fire

Fire Notes:

Resprouts from rootstock after fire and benefits from periodic disturbance. Common in post-fire grassland regeneration.

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:

None required

Germination Time:

7–21 days

Notes:

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

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI