Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Rosaceae

Genus:

Adenostoma

Species:

Adenostoma fasciculatum var. prostratum

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Shrub

Height:

60 cm

Drought Tolerance:

High

Bloom Months:

may,jun,jul

Bloom Colors:

white, cream

Ground Cover:

Yes

Evergreen Shrub:

Yes

Landscaping Shrub:

Yes

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

birds, small mammals, native bees

Deer Resistant:

Yes

Fragrant:

Yes

Fire Ecology:

Requires fire for germination

Fire Notes:

Seeds require heat or smoke for optimal germination, typical of California chaparral species. Plants resprout vigorously from crown after fire and seed germination is fire-stimulated.

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:

None required

Germination Time:

14–30 days

Notes:

Seeds germinate best with light exposure and warm temperatures. Viability may be enhanced by smoke treatment or heat scarification.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI