Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Fabaceae

Genus:

Petalostylis

Species:

Petalostylis labicheoides

Growth Characteristics

Height:

300 cm

Drought Tolerance:

High

Bloom Colors:

yellow, orange

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

birds, butterflies

Deer Resistant:

Yes

Fire Ecology:

Fire adapted — tolerates or benefits from fire

Fire Notes:

May resprout after fire; seeds can germinate in response to fire cues.

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Propagation & Germination

Scarification:

Seed coat scarification required before sowing

Notes:

Seeds have hard seed coats; scarification (e.g., nicking or hot water treatment) is recommended to improve germination.

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