Swainsona picta

Swainsona picta

Native to:
Australia

Taxonomy

Division:
Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
Family:
Fabaceae
Genus:
Swainsona
Species:
Swainsona picta

Growth Characteristics

Height:
30 cm
Drought Tolerance:
Low
Bloom Colors:
pink, purple, red

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:
bees, butterflies

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Propagation & Germination

Scarification:
Seed coat scarification required before sowing
Germination Time:
14–42 days
Notes:
Seeds require scarification (nicking or hot water treatment) to break physical dormancy; germination occurs within 2-6 weeks after treatment.

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