Purplenerve Springparsley

Vesper multinervatus

Native to:
Mexico, United States

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Taxonomy

Division:
Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
Family:
Apiaceae
Genus:
Vesper
Species:
Vesper multinervatus
USDA Symbol:
CYMU2

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:
Perennial
Growth Habit:
Forb/herb
Height:
80 cm
Light Requirements:
Full Sun
Drought Tolerance:
Low
Bloom Months:
jun,jul,aug
Bloom Colors:
green, brown

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:
birds, waterfowl
Deer Resistant:
Yes

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:
well-drained, sandy or rocky soil
pH:
6.0 - 7.5 (slightly acidic to neutral)
Drainage:
excellent drainage required
Moisture:
dry to moderate
Notes:
native to arid regions, prefers open, sunny areas

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:
Cold/moist stratification required — 30–60 days
Germination Time:
14–30 days
Notes:
Seeds germinate best with light and consistent moisture. Cold stratification improves germination rates.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI