Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Fabaceae

Genus:

Brongniartia

Species:

Brongniartia pringlei

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Shrub

Height:

100 cm

Drought Tolerance:

High

Bloom Months:

jun,jul,aug,sep

Bloom Colors:

pink, purple

Landscaping Shrub:

Yes

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

bees, native pollinators

Deer Resistant:

Yes

Propagation & Germination

Scarification:

Seed coat scarification required before sowing

Germination Time:

14–30 days

Notes:

Scarification improves germination rates. Seeds benefit from soaking in warm water for 12-24 hours before planting.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI