Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Fabaceae

Genus:

Aspalathus

Species:

Aspalathus hypnoides

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Shrub , Shrub

Height:

60 cm

Drought Tolerance:

High

Bloom Months:

aug,sep,oct,nov

Bloom Colors:

yellow

Ground Cover:

Yes

Evergreen Shrub:

Yes

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

bees, pollinators

Deer Resistant:

Yes

Fire Ecology:

Requires fire for germination

Fire Notes:

Fynbos species adapted to periodic fires. Seeds germinate readily after fire, stimulated by heat and smoke chemicals. Resprouts vigorously after burning.

Propagation & Germination

Scarification:

Seed coat scarification required before sowing

Germination Time:

14–60 days

Notes:

Seeds benefit from smoke treatment or heat scarification. Germination improved by soaking in hot water or smoke-water solution.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI