Harbinger Of Spring
Erigenia bulbosa
Chris Packard (User:Earthdirt)
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Apiaceae
- Genus:
- Erigenia
- Species:
- Erigenia bulbosa
Growth Characteristics
- Life Cycle:
- Annual | Perennial
- Growth Habit:
- Forb/herb
- Height:
- 1-2 ft
- Light Requirements:
- Part Shade
- Drought Tolerance:
- High
- Bloom Months:
- jan, feb, mar, apr, may
- Bloom Colors:
- White
Native Range
United States: Alabama, Arkansas, District of Columbia, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Maryland, Michigan, Missouri, Mississippi, North Carolina, New York, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Virginia, Wisconsin, West Virginia, Canada: Ontario
Soil Requirements
- Soil Type:
- rich, well-drained loamy soil
- pH:
- 5.5 - 7.0 (slightly acidic to neutral)
- Drainage:
- excellent drainage required
- Moisture:
- consistently moist
- Notes:
- prefers woodland settings with organic matter
Germination Information
Pre-treatment: Seeds are warm and cold stratified
Establishment: A. pachypoda is found within temperate deciduous forests of North America.
Source: npn.rngr.net