Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Asteraceae

Genus:

Chrysocephalum

Species:

Chrysocephalum apiculatum subsp. semiamplexicaule

Growth Characteristics

Height:

60 cm

Drought Tolerance:

High

Bloom Months:

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

Bloom Colors:

yellow

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

bees, native insects

Deer Resistant:

Yes

Fire Ecology:

Fire adapted — tolerates or benefits from fire

Fire Notes:

Resprouting perennial that regenerates vigorously after fire from rootstock, common in fire-prone Australian grasslands and open forests.

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Propagation & Germination

Stratification:

None required

Germination Time:

7–21 days

Notes:

Requires light for germination; surface sow or barely cover seeds at 18-22°C.

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