Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Proteaceae

Genus:

Conospermum

Species:

Conospermum coerulescens subsp. adpressum

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Shrub

Height:

100 cm

Drought Tolerance:

High

Bloom Months:

sep,oct,nov,dec

Bloom Colors:

blue, white

Evergreen Shrub:

Yes

Landscaping Shrub:

Yes

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

birds, native bees

Deer Resistant:

Yes

Fire Ecology:

Fire adapted — tolerates or benefits from fire

Fire Notes:

Resprouting species that regenerates from lignotuber after fire. Common in fire-prone heathlands with 10-20 year fire intervals.

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Propagation & Germination

Stratification:

None required

Germination Time:

14–60 days

Notes:

Proteaceae seeds may benefit from smoke treatment. Fresh seed germinates more reliably than stored seed.

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