Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Asteraceae

Genus:

Xerochrysum

Species:

Xerochrysum frutescens

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Shrub , Shrub

Height:

100 cm

Drought Tolerance:

High

Bloom Months:

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

Bloom Colors:

yellow

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

bees, butterflies

Deer Resistant:

Yes

Fire Ecology:

Fire adapted — tolerates or benefits from fire

Fire Notes:

Resprouts from rootstock after fire; seeds germinate readily in post-fire conditions.

Source: deepseek-v4-flash

Propagation & Germination

Germination Time:

14–28 days

Notes:

Sow seed on surface of well-drained seed mix; light required for germination. Keep moist at 18-22°C.

Source: deepseek-v4-flash