Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Verbenaceae

Genus:

Chascanum

Species:

Chascanum pinnatifidum var. pinnatifidum

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Forb/herb

Height:

60 cm

Drought Tolerance:

High

Bloom Months:

jan,feb,mar,oct,nov,dec

Bloom Colors:

white, pale pink

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

bees, butterflies

Deer Resistant:

Yes

Fire Ecology:

Fire adapted — tolerates or benefits from fire

Fire Notes:

Resprouts vigorously after fire from root crown. Common in fire-prone grassland ecosystems of South Africa.

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Propagation & Germination

Stratification:

None required

Germination Time:

14–30 days

Notes:

Seeds germinate readily with warmth and light. Surface sow or barely cover as light may enhance germination.

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