Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Malvaceae

Genus:

Alyogyne

Species:

Alyogyne leptochlamys

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Shrub , Shrub

Height:

200 cm

Drought Tolerance:

High

Bloom Months:

jan,feb,mar,apr,sep,oct,nov,dec

Bloom Colors:

purple, violet

Evergreen Shrub:

Yes

Landscaping Shrub:

Yes

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

bees, native pollinators

Deer Resistant:

Yes

Salt Tolerant:

Yes

Fire Ecology:

Fire adapted — tolerates or benefits from fire

Fire Notes:

Resprouts from rootstock after fire, typical of Western Australian kwongan species. Benefits from occasional fire in natural habitat.

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Propagation & Germination

Stratification:

None required

Scarification:

Seed coat scarification required before sowing

Germination Time:

14–45 days

Notes:

Seeds benefit from hot water treatment or mechanical scarification. Sow in warm conditions with good drainage.

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