Argyrolobium candicans
Argyrolobium candicans
- Native to:
- Lesotho | South Africa
GBIF: Bayliss RDA
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Fabaceae
- Genus:
- Argyrolobium
- Species:
- Argyrolobium candicans
Growth Characteristics
- Growth Habit:
- Forb/herb
- Height:
- 40 cm
- Drought Tolerance:
- High
- Bloom Months:
- apr,may,jun,jul
- Bloom Colors:
- yellow
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Wildlife Value:
- bees, butterflies
- Deer Resistant:
- Yes
- Fire Ecology:
- Fire adapted — tolerates or benefits from fire
- Fire Notes:
- Mediterranean subshrub adapted to fire-prone ecosystems, likely resprouts from woody base after disturbance.
Propagation & Germination
- Stratification:
- None required
- Scarification:
- Seed coat scarification required before sowing
- Germination Time:
- 14–30 days
- Notes:
- Legume seeds benefit from scarification or hot water treatment before sowing. Sow in spring at warm temperatures.
The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI