Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Fabaceae

Genus:

Lotononis

Species:

Lotononis azurea

USDA Symbol:

LOAZ

Growth Characteristics

Height:

30 cm

Drought Tolerance:

Medium

Bloom Months:

jan,feb,sep,oct,nov,dec

Bloom Colors:

blue, purple

Ground Cover:

Yes

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

bees

Fire Ecology:

Fire adapted — tolerates or benefits from fire

Fire Notes:

Native to South African fynbos and grassland habitats adapted to periodic fire; resprouts from rootstock after burning.

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

sandy, well-drained, nutrient-poor soil

pH:

5.5 - 7.0 (slightly acidic to neutral)

Drainage:

excellent drainage required

Moisture:

dry to moderate

Propagation & Germination

Scarification:

Seed coat scarification required before sowing

Notes:

As a legume, scarification of the hard seed coat is typically required for germination.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI