Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Fabaceae

Genus:

Dillwynia

Species:

Dillwynia cinerascens

Growth Characteristics

Height:

150 cm

Drought Tolerance:

High

Bloom Colors:

yellow, red

Evergreen Shrub:

Yes

Landscaping Shrub:

Yes

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

birds, butterflies

Deer Resistant:

Yes

Fire Ecology:

Fire adapted — tolerates or benefits from fire

Fire Notes:

Responds well to fire; seeds germinate prolifically after fire due to heat scarification.

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Propagation & Germination

Scarification:

Seed coat scarification required before sowing

Germination Time:

21–60 days

Notes:

Seeds require scarification (e.g., hot water treatment or mechanical nicking) to break hard seed coat; germination occurs in 3-8 weeks.

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