Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Fabaceae

Genus:

Kennedia

Species:

Kennedia carinata

Growth Characteristics

Height:

200 cm

Drought Tolerance:

Medium

Bloom Months:

aug,sep,oct

Bloom Colors:

red, orange

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

birds, butterflies

Fire Ecology:

Fire adapted — tolerates or benefits from fire

Fire Notes:

May resprout after fire; seeds can be stimulated by heat.

Source: deepseek-v4-flash

Propagation & Germination

Scarification:

Seed coat scarification required before sowing

Germination Time:

21–60 days

Notes:

Seeds benefit from scarification (nicking or hot water treatment) to break physical dormancy; germination occurs over several weeks.

Source: deepseek-v4-flash