Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Plantaginaceae

Genus:

Agathelpis

Species:

Agathelpis brevifolia

Growth Characteristics

Height:

15 cm

Drought Tolerance:

High

Bloom Months:

aug,sep,oct

Bloom Colors:

white, pink

Ground Cover:

Yes

Evergreen Shrub:

Yes

Garden & Ecology Notes

Deer Resistant:

Yes

Fire Ecology:

Requires fire for germination

Fire Notes:

Seeds show smoke-stimulated germination typical of fynbos species. Plants resprout vigorously after fire from woody rootstock.

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:

None required

Germination Time:

14–30 days

Notes:

Seeds germinate readily after smoke treatment, which is typical for fynbos species. Fresh seed has higher germination rates.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI