Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Rutaceae

Genus:

Agathosma

Species:

Agathosma alticola

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Shrub , Shrub

Height:

100 cm

Drought Tolerance:

High

Bloom Months:

sep,oct,nov,dec

Bloom Colors:

white, pink

Evergreen Shrub:

Yes

Landscaping Shrub:

Yes

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

bees, butterflies

Deer Resistant:

Yes

Fragrant:

Yes

Fire Ecology:

Requires fire for germination

Fire Notes:

Fynbos species with fire-stimulated germination requiring smoke or heat cues. Plants resprout vigorously after fire, and population recruitment is enhanced post-burn.

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:

None required

Germination Time:

14–30 days

Notes:

Germination enhanced by smoke treatment, typical of fynbos species. Seeds require warm temperatures and well-drained medium.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI