Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Fabaceae

Genus:

Mirbelia

Species:

Mirbelia viminalis

Growth Characteristics

Height:

300 cm

Drought Tolerance:

High

Bloom Colors:

yellow, orange, red

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

bees, butterflies

Deer Resistant:

Yes

Fire Ecology:

Fire adapted — tolerates or benefits from fire

Fire Notes:

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

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Propagation & Germination

Scarification:

Seed coat scarification required before sowing

Notes:

Seeds require scarification (e.g., nicking or hot water treatment) to break physical dormancy; germination may occur within 2-4 weeks after treatment.

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