Blitum capitatum subsp. capitatum
Blitum capitatum subsp. capitatum
- Native to:
- Canada | AB, BC, MB, NB, NS, NT, NU, ON, QC, SK, YT
GBIF: Arthur Goldsmith
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Amaranthaceae
- Genus:
- Blitum
- Species:
- Blitum capitatum subsp. capitatum
Growth Characteristics
- Growth Habit:
- Forb/herb
- Height:
- 60 cm
- Drought Tolerance:
- Medium
- Bloom Months:
- may,jun,jul,aug
- Bloom Colors:
- green, red
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Wildlife Value:
- birds, small mammals
Propagation & Germination
- Stratification:
- Cold/moist stratification required — 30–60 days
- Germination Time:
- 7–21 days
- Notes:
- Seeds germinate readily with cold stratification and light. Some sources indicate light may enhance germination.
The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI