Allium songpanicum

Allium songpanicum

Native to:
China

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Taxonomy

Division:
Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
Family:
Amaryllidaceae
Genus:
Allium
Species:
Allium songpanicum

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:
Geophyte
Height:
40 cm
Drought Tolerance:
Medium
Bloom Months:
jul,aug
Bloom Colors:
purple, pink

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:
bees, butterflies
Deer Resistant:
Yes

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Propagation & Germination

Stratification:
Cold/moist stratification required — 30–60 days
Germination Time:
14–30 days
Notes:
Germination best at cool temperatures around 15-18°C. Seeds benefit from fresh sowing or cold stratification.

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ORGHPS Germination Guide: Seed viability < 1 year for cold germinators except for A. cristophii

Source: Ontario Rock Garden & Hardy Plant Society