Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Apocynaceae

Genus:

Baharuia

Species:

Baharuia gracilis

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Vine

Height:

60 cm

Drought Tolerance:

High

Bloom Months:

jun,jul,aug,sep

Bloom Colors:

purple, pink

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

birds, small mammals

Deer Resistant:

Yes

Fall Color:

tan, golden

Fire Ecology:

Fire adapted — tolerates or benefits from fire

Fire Notes:

Tolerates fire well and can resprout from basal crown. Fire helps maintain vigor in native prairie habitats by reducing thatch and competition.

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:

Cold/moist stratification required — 30–60 days

Germination Time:

14–30 days

Notes:

Seeds germinate best with light exposure. Consistent moisture during germination improves success rates.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI