Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Apocynaceae

Genus:

Orthosia

Species:

Orthosia scoparia subsp. scoparia

USDA Symbol:

CYEP

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:

Perennial

Growth Habit:

Forb/herb , Vine

Height:

200 cm

Drought Tolerance:

Low

Bloom Months:

jul,aug,sep

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

birds, small mammals

Salt Tolerant:

Yes

Fall Color:

brown

Fire Ecology:

Fire adapted — tolerates or benefits from fire

Fire Notes:

Resprouts vigorously from rhizomes following fire; benefits from periodic burning in wetland margins.

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

well-drained, sandy-loam soil

pH:

6.0 - 7.5 (slightly acidic to neutral)

Drainage:

excellent drainage required

Moisture:

dry to moderate

Notes:

native to arid and semi-arid regions

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:

Cold/moist stratification required — 30–60 days

Germination Time:

14–42 days

Notes:

Seeds require light for germination. Best sown on moist surface in cool conditions.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI