Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Fabaceae

Genus:

Swainsona

Species:

Swainsona pyrophila

Growth Characteristics

Height:

30 cm

Drought Tolerance:

Low

Bloom Colors:

red, orange, yellow

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

bees, butterflies

Fire Ecology:

Fire adapted — tolerates or benefits from fire

Fire Notes:

Responds positively to fire; seeds germinate prolifically after fire events, and plants are often found in recently burned areas.

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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 occurs within 2-4 weeks after treatment.

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