Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Fabaceae

Genus:

Aspalathus

Species:

Aspalathus repens

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Shrub , Shrub

Height:

50 cm

Drought Tolerance:

High

Bloom Months:

sep,oct,nov

Bloom Colors:

yellow

Ground Cover:

Yes

Evergreen Shrub:

Yes

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

bees, small mammals

Deer Resistant:

Yes

Fire Ecology:

Requires fire for germination

Fire Notes:

Fynbos species that benefits from fire for seed germination and regeneration. Smoke and heat stimulate germination in this fire-prone ecosystem.

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:

None required

Scarification:

Seed coat scarification required before sowing

Germination Time:

14–30 days

Notes:

Seeds may benefit from smoke treatment or hot water scarification. Smoke-stimulated germination is common in fynbos species.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI