Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Fabaceae

Genus:

Jacksonia

Species:

Jacksonia sericea

Growth Characteristics

Height:

300 cm

Drought Tolerance:

High

Bloom Months:

jan,feb,sep,oct,nov,dec

Bloom Colors:

yellow

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

bees, birds

Fire Ecology:

Fire adapted — tolerates or benefits from fire

Fire Notes:

Stimulates seed germination from soil seed bank; adult plants may resprout from lignotuber after fire.

Source: deepseek-v4-flash

Propagation & Germination

Scarification:

Seed coat scarification required before sowing

Germination Time:

21–60 days

Notes:

Seeds require scarification (nicking or hot water treatment) to break physical dormancy; germination occurs in 3-8 weeks at 20-25°C.

Source: deepseek-v4-flash