Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Asteraceae

Genus:

Cassinia

Species:

Cassinia collina

Growth Characteristics

Height:

100 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

Fragrant:

Yes

Fire Ecology:

Fire adapted — tolerates or benefits from fire

Fire Notes:

Resprouts from rootstock after fire. Common in fire-prone heathland communities and benefits from periodic burning.

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:

None required

Germination Time:

14–30 days

Notes:

Surface sow seeds as light may aid germination. Maintain warm temperatures around 18-22°C.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI