Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Fabaceae

Genus:

Argyrolobium

Species:

Argyrolobium confertum

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Forb/herb

Height:

60 cm

Drought Tolerance:

High

Bloom Months:

aug,sep,oct,nov

Bloom Colors:

yellow

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

bees, butterflies

Deer Resistant:

Yes

Fire Ecology:

Fire adapted — tolerates or benefits from fire

Fire Notes:

Resprouts from woody base after fire, common in fire-prone fynbos ecosystems. Shows vigorous post-fire regeneration.

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:

None required

Scarification:

Seed coat scarification required before sowing

Germination Time:

14–30 days

Notes:

Seed scarification or hot water treatment improves germination. Seeds have hard coat typical of Fabaceae.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI