Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Fabaceae

Genus:

Anthyllis

Species:

Anthyllis × currasii

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Shrub

Height:

40 cm

Drought Tolerance:

High

Bloom Months:

may,jun,jul

Bloom Colors:

yellow, cream

Landscaping Shrub:

Yes

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

bees, butterflies

Deer Resistant:

Yes

Salt Tolerant:

Yes

Fire Ecology:

Fire adapted — tolerates or benefits from fire

Fire Notes:

Mediterranean subshrub adapted to fire disturbance, resprouts from base after burning. Common in maquis vegetation subject to periodic fires.

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:

None required

Scarification:

Seed coat scarification required before sowing

Germination Time:

10–21 days

Notes:

Scarification or hot water treatment improves germination rates. Typical of Fabaceae with hard seed coats.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI