Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Fabaceae

Genus:

Aspalathus

Species:

Aspalathus spinosa subsp. flavispina

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Shrub

Height:

150 cm

Drought Tolerance:

High

Bloom Months:

aug,sep,oct

Bloom Colors:

yellow

Evergreen Shrub:

Yes

Landscaping Shrub:

Yes

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

bees, other pollinators

Deer Resistant:

Yes

Fire Ecology:

Requires fire for germination

Fire Notes:

Seeds germinate readily after fire exposure or smoke treatment. Resprouts vigorously from rootstock after fire, typical of fynbos shrubs.

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Propagation & Germination

Scarification:

Seed coat scarification required before sowing

Germination Time:

14–30 days

Notes:

Seeds benefit from smoke treatment or heat scarification to break dormancy, mimicking fire conditions in fynbos habitat.

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