Arisaema fargesii

Arisaema fargesii

Native to:
China

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Taxonomy

Division:
Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
Family:
Araceae
Genus:
Arisaema
Species:
Arisaema fargesii

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:
Geophyte
Height:
60 cm
Drought Tolerance:
Medium
Bloom Months:
may,jun
Bloom Colors:
purple, green

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:
small mammals
Deer Resistant:
Yes

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:
Warm then cold/moist stratification (double dormancy) — 60–120 days
Germination Time:
30–90 days
Notes:
Seeds require warm stratification followed by cold period to break double dormancy. Fresh seed germinates better than stored seed.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI

ORGHPS Germination Guide: Sow @ 20°C. Seed germinates within 3 months Pulpy coat inhibits germination. Remove by soaking and rinsing in clean water for approximately 7 days. Discard water. * sow thinly, keep dry when dormant, leave in pot for 2 years

Source: Ontario Rock Garden & Hardy Plant Society