Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Fabaceae

Genus:

Aspalathus

Species:

Aspalathus arida subsp. procumbens

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Shrub , Shrub

Height:

30 cm

Drought Tolerance:

High

Bloom Months:

aug,sep,oct

Bloom Colors:

yellow

Ground Cover:

Yes

Evergreen Shrub:

Yes

Landscaping Shrub:

Yes

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

bees, butterflies

Deer Resistant:

Yes

Fire Ecology:

Requires fire for germination

Fire Notes:

Fire-dependent fynbos species requiring fire or smoke for optimal seed germination. Resprouts from rootstock after fire and shows vigorous post-burn flowering.

Propagation & Germination

Scarification:

Seed coat scarification required before sowing

Germination Time:

14–45 days

Notes:

Seeds benefit from smoke treatment or heat scarification. Germination is enhanced by smoke water application, typical of fynbos species.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI