Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Fabaceae

Genus:

Amphithalea

Species:

Amphithalea ericifolia subsp. minuta

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Shrub , Shrub

Height:

60 cm

Drought Tolerance:

High

Bloom Months:

aug,sep,oct,nov

Bloom Colors:

purple, pink

Evergreen Shrub:

Yes

Landscaping Shrub:

Yes

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

bees, other pollinators

Deer Resistant:

Yes

Fire Ecology:

Fire adapted — tolerates or benefits from fire

Fire Notes:

Resprouts from woody rootstock after fire. Benefits from periodic burning typical of fynbos ecosystems, which stimulates flowering and regeneration.

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Propagation & Germination

Scarification:

Seed coat scarification required before sowing

Germination Time:

14–60 days

Notes:

Seeds may benefit from smoke treatment or heat shock, typical of fynbos legumes. Scarification improves germination rates.

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