Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Fabaceae

Genus:

Jacksonia

Species:

Jacksonia viscosa

Growth Characteristics

Height:

200 cm

Drought Tolerance:

High

Bloom Colors:

yellow, orange

Evergreen Shrub:

Yes

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

bees, birds

Deer Resistant:

Yes

Fire Ecology:

Fire adapted — tolerates or benefits from fire

Fire Notes:

Stimulated by fire; seeds germinate prolifically after fire from soil seed bank.

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Propagation & Germination

Scarification:

Seed coat scarification required before sowing

Germination Time:

21–60 days

Notes:

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

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