Argyrolobium parviflorum

Argyrolobium parviflorum

Native to:
South Africa

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Taxonomy

Division:
Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
Family:
Fabaceae
Genus:
Argyrolobium
Species:
Argyrolobium parviflorum

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:
Shrub
Height:
50 cm
Drought Tolerance:
High
Bloom Months:
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:
Adapted to fire-prone grassland ecosystems. Resprouts from rootstock after fire events.

Propagation & Germination

Scarification:
Seed coat scarification required before sowing
Germination Time:
14–30 days
Notes:
Legume seeds typically require scarification for improved germination. Warm temperatures favor germination.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI