Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Fabaceae

Genus:

Kennedia

Species:

Kennedia retrorsa

Growth Characteristics

Height:

200 cm

Drought Tolerance:

Medium

Bloom Months:

sep,oct,nov

Bloom Colors:

red, orange

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

birds, butterflies

Deer Resistant:

Yes

Fire Ecology:

Fire adapted — tolerates or benefits from fire

Fire Notes:

Can resprout from lignotuber after fire; seeds may be stimulated by heat.

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