Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Asteraceae

Genus:

Cassinia

Species:

Cassinia aculeata subsp. aculeata

Growth Characteristics

Height:

200 cm

Drought Tolerance:

High

Bloom Months:

jan,oct,nov,dec

Bloom Colors:

white, cream

Evergreen Shrub:

Yes

Landscaping Shrub:

Yes

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

bees, native insects

Deer Resistant:

Yes

Salt Tolerant:

Yes

Fragrant:

Yes

Fire Ecology:

Fire adapted — tolerates or benefits from fire

Fire Notes:

Resprouts vigorously from rootstock after fire. Common in fire-prone heathlands and adapts well to periodic burning regimes.

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Propagation & Germination

Stratification:

None required

Germination Time:

14–30 days

Notes:

Seeds benefit from light during germination. Fresh seed germinates more readily than stored seed.

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