Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Myrtaceae

Genus:

Astartea

Species:

Astartea aspera subsp. aspera

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Shrub , Shrub

Height:

150 cm

Drought Tolerance:

Medium

Bloom Months:

jan,sep,oct,nov,dec

Bloom Colors:

white, pink

Evergreen Shrub:

Yes

Landscaping Shrub:

Yes

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

bees, native insects

Deer Resistant:

Yes

Fire Ecology:

Fire adapted — tolerates or benefits from fire

Fire Notes:

Resprouts vigorously from rootstock after fire, characteristic of southwest Australian heathland species. Benefits from periodic burning in natural habitat.

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Propagation & Germination

Stratification:

None required

Germination Time:

14–42 days

Notes:

Seeds benefit from smoke treatment or smoke water to enhance germination rates, typical of southwestern Australian Myrtaceae.

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