Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Caprifoliaceae

Genus:

Cephalaria

Species:

Cephalaria zeyheriana

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Forb/herb

Height:

150 cm

Drought Tolerance:

High

Bloom Months:

jun,jul,aug,sep

Bloom Colors:

yellow, cream

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

bees, butterflies, beneficial insects

Deer Resistant:

Yes

Fire Ecology:

Fire adapted — tolerates or benefits from fire

Fire Notes:

Adapted to grassland fire regimes in its native South African habitat. Resprouts vigorously from rootstock after fire.

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:

Cold/moist stratification required — 30–60 days

Germination Time:

14–30 days

Notes:

Seeds germinate best with cold stratification and consistent moisture. Surface sow or barely cover as seeds need some light exposure.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI