Coursetia cajamarcana

Coursetia cajamarcana

Native to:
Peru

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Taxonomy

Division:
Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
Family:
Fabaceae
Genus:
Coursetia
Species:
Coursetia cajamarcana

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:
Shrub
Height:
200 cm
Drought Tolerance:
High
Bloom Months:
may,jun,jul,aug
Bloom Colors:
yellow, orange
Landscaping Shrub:
Yes

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:
bees, butterflies
Deer Resistant:
Yes

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:
None required
Scarification:
Seed coat scarification required before sowing
Germination Time:
7–21 days
Notes:
Scarification improves germination rates for hard-coated legume seeds. Soak in warm water 24 hours before sowing.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI