Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Proteaceae

Genus:

Orothamnus

Species:

Orothamnus zeyheri

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Shrub

Height:

200 cm

Drought Tolerance:

Low

Bloom Months:

aug,sep,oct

Bloom Colors:

pink, red

Evergreen Shrub:

Yes

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

birds, insects

Fire Ecology:

Requires fire for germination

Fire Notes:

Requires fire for seed release from serotinous cones; seeds germinate in post-fire ash beds.

Source: deepseek-v4-flash