Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Fabaceae

Genus:

Chorizema

Species:

Chorizema aciculare subsp. aciculare

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Subshrub

Height:

60 cm

Drought Tolerance:

High

Bloom Months:

jul,aug,sep,oct,nov

Bloom Colors:

orange, red, pink

Evergreen Shrub:

Yes

Landscaping Shrub:

Yes

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

bees, native insects

Deer Resistant:

Yes

Fire Ecology:

Fire adapted — tolerates or benefits from fire

Fire Notes:

Resprouts from lignotuber after fire, typical of southwest Australian heathland species. Benefits from periodic fire disturbance in native habitat.

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Propagation & Germination

Scarification:

Seed coat scarification required before sowing

Germination Time:

14–60 days

Notes:

Hard seed coat requires scarification or hot water treatment. Smoke water treatment may improve germination rates as with many Australian native species.

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