Kennedia coccinea

Kennedia coccinea

Native to:
Australia

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Taxonomy

Division:
Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
Family:
Fabaceae
Genus:
Kennedia
Species:
Kennedia coccinea

Growth Characteristics

Height:
300 cm
Drought Tolerance:
Medium
Bloom Months:
aug,sep,oct,nov
Bloom Colors:
red, orange-red

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:
birds, butterflies
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:
14–42 days
Notes:
Seeds require scarification (nicking or hot water treatment) followed by warm stratification to break physical dormancy.

Source: deepseek-v4-flash

ORGHPS Germination Guide: Sow @ 20°C. Seed germinates within 3 months * place in boiling water, let stand over night, repeat with any unswollen seeds

Source: Ontario Rock Garden & Hardy Plant Society