Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Rutaceae

Genus:

Boronia

Species:

Boronia scabra subsp. attenuata

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Shrub

Height:

150 cm

Drought Tolerance:

Medium

Bloom Months:

aug,sep,oct,nov

Bloom Colors:

pink, purple

Evergreen Shrub:

Yes

Landscaping Shrub:

Yes

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

native bees, butterflies

Deer Resistant:

Yes

Fragrant:

Yes

Fire Ecology:

Fire adapted — tolerates or benefits from fire

Fire Notes:

Common in fire-prone heathlands; resprouts from rootstock after fire. Smoke-enhanced germination is typical of many Western Australian Rutaceae adapted to fire cycles.

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Propagation & Germination

Stratification:

None required

Germination Time:

14–60 days

Notes:

Seeds benefit from smoke treatment or smoke water which enhances germination rates significantly. Fresh seed germinates more readily than stored seed.

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