Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Rutaceae

Genus:

Agathosma

Species:

Agathosma recurvifolia

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Shrub , Shrub

Height:

120 cm

Drought Tolerance:

High

Bloom Months:

jun,jul,aug,sep

Bloom Colors:

white, pink

Evergreen Shrub:

Yes

Landscaping Shrub:

Yes

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

bees, butterflies

Deer Resistant:

Yes

Fragrant:

Yes

Fire Ecology:

Fire adapted — tolerates or benefits from fire

Fire Notes:

Adapted to fynbos fire regime, resprouts from woody rootstock after fire. Part of fire-prone Mediterranean scrubland community with 10-15 year fire return intervals.