Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Rutaceae

Genus:

Boronia

Species:

Boronia capitata subsp. capitata

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Shrub

Height:

100 cm

Drought Tolerance:

Medium

Bloom Months:

aug,sep,oct,nov

Bloom Colors:

pink, white

Landscaping Shrub:

Yes

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

bees, native pollinators

Fragrant:

Yes

Fire Ecology:

Fire adapted — tolerates or benefits from fire

Fire Notes:

Typical of Australian heathland flora; resprouts from lignotuber after fire. Fire promotes regeneration in its native habitat.

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Propagation & Germination

Notes:

Boronia seeds are notoriously difficult to germinate; smoke treatment or gibberellic acid may improve germination rates.

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