Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Rutaceae

Genus:

Agathosma

Species:

Agathosma tulbaghensis

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Shrub

Height:

60 cm

Drought Tolerance:

High

Bloom Months:

aug,sep,oct,nov

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:

Obligate reseeder that requires fire for population regeneration. Seeds germinate in response to smoke and heat, typical of fynbos fire ecology with return intervals of 10-15 years.

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:

None required

Germination Time:

14–30 days

Notes:

Smoke treatment enhances germination as with many fynbos species. Seeds benefit from fresh collection and sowing.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI