Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Fabaceae

Genus:

Dillwynia

Species:

Dillwynia hispida

Growth Characteristics

Height:

150 cm

Drought Tolerance:

High

Bloom Months:

aug,sep,oct

Bloom Colors:

yellow, orange, red

Evergreen Shrub:

Yes

Landscaping Shrub:

Yes

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

birds, insects

Deer Resistant:

Yes

Fire Ecology:

Fire adapted — tolerates or benefits from fire

Fire Notes:

Responds to fire by resprouting from lignotuber; seeds also germinate after fire.

Source: deepseek-v4-flash

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:

Warm stratification required — 30–60 days

Scarification:

Seed coat scarification required before sowing

Germination Time:

21–60 days

Notes:

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

Source: deepseek-v4-flash