Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Fabaceae

Genus:

Argyrolobium

Species:

Argyrolobium megarhizum

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Shrub , Shrub

Height:

40 cm

Drought Tolerance:

High

Bloom Months:

apr,may,jun

Bloom Colors:

yellow

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

bees, butterflies

Deer Resistant:

Yes

Fire Ecology:

Fire adapted — tolerates or benefits from fire

Fire Notes:

Adapted to fire-prone fynbos and renosterveld ecosystems. Resprouts from woody rootstock after fire disturbance.

Propagation & Germination

Scarification:

Seed coat scarification required before sowing

Germination Time:

14–30 days

Notes:

Legume seeds typically benefit from scarification or hot water treatment. Germination improved with inoculation of appropriate Rhizobium bacteria.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI