Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Fabaceae

Genus:

Daviesia

Species:

Daviesia umbellulata

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Shrub , Shrub

Height:

200 cm

Drought Tolerance:

High

Bloom Months:

aug,sep,oct

Bloom Colors:

yellow, orange, red

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

bees, butterflies

Deer Resistant:

Yes

Fire Ecology:

Fire adapted — tolerates or benefits from fire

Fire Notes:

Can resprout from lignotuber after fire; seeds also germinate in response to heat and smoke.

Source: deepseek-v4-flash

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:

Cold/moist stratification required — 30–60 days

Scarification:

Seed coat scarification required before sowing

Germination Time:

14–42 days

Notes:

Seeds require scarification (nicking or hot water treatment) followed by cold stratification to break dormancy.

Source: deepseek-v4-flash