Lessertia perennans

Lessertia perennans

Native to:
Lesotho | South Africa | Zimbabwe

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Taxonomy

Division:
Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
Family:
Fabaceae
Genus:
Lessertia
Species:
Lessertia perennans

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:
Subshrub
Height:
60 cm
Drought Tolerance:
High
Bloom Months:
sep,oct,nov
Bloom Colors:
red, orange

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:
birds, butterflies
Deer Resistant:
Yes

Source: deepseek-v4-flash

Propagation & Germination

Scarification:
Seed coat scarification required before sowing
Germination Time:
14–30 days
Notes:
Seeds benefit from scarification (nicking or hot water treatment) to break hard seed coat.

Source: deepseek-v4-flash