Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Araceae

Genus:

Biarum

Species:

Biarum tenuifolium subsp. abbreviatum

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Geophyte

Height:

15 cm

Drought Tolerance:

High

Bloom Months:

sep,oct,nov

Bloom Colors:

purple, maroon, brown

Garden & Ecology Notes

Deer Resistant:

Yes

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Propagation & Germination

Stratification:

Warm stratification required — 60–90 days

Germination Time:

30–90 days

Notes:

Seeds germinate best in autumn with warm temperatures followed by cooler conditions. Summer dormancy of tuber is typical.

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