Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Fabaceae

Genus:

Aotus

Species:

Aotus subglauca var. filiformis

Growth Characteristics

Height:

100 cm

Drought Tolerance:

Medium

Bloom Months:

sep,oct,nov

Bloom Colors:

yellow, orange

Evergreen Shrub:

Yes

Landscaping Shrub:

Yes

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

native bees, insects

Deer Resistant:

Yes

Fire Ecology:

Fire adapted — tolerates or benefits from fire

Fire Notes:

Lignotuberous shrub that resprouts vigorously from rootstock after fire. Seeds show improved germination after heat treatment, typical of fire-prone heathland species.

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Propagation & Germination

Scarification:

Seed coat scarification required before sowing

Germination Time:

14–60 days

Notes:

Seeds require hot water treatment or scarification to break physical dormancy. Smoke water treatment may improve germination rates.

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