Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Araceae

Genus:

Ariopsis

Species:

Ariopsis peltata var. peltata

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Geophyte

Height:

40 cm

Drought Tolerance:

Low

Bloom Months:

apr,may,jun

Bloom Colors:

green, purple

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

small mammals, fungus gnats

Deer Resistant:

Yes

Fragrant:

Yes

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Propagation & Germination

Stratification:

Warm then cold/moist stratification (double dormancy) — 60–120 days

Germination Time:

180–730 days

Notes:

Seeds exhibit double dormancy requiring warm stratification followed by cold stratification. Germination is often erratic and may take two years or more.

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