Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Fabaceae

Genus:

Kennedia

Species:

Kennedia stirlingii

Growth Characteristics

Height:

200 cm

Drought Tolerance:

Medium

Bloom Colors:

red, orange

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.

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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 over several weeks.

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