Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Arecaceae

Genus:

Calamus

Species:

Calamus hirsutus subsp. minor

Growth Characteristics

Height:

120 cm

Drought Tolerance:

Low

Bloom Months:

may,jun,jul

Bloom Colors:

yellow

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

waterfowl, wetland birds

Deer Resistant:

Yes

Fragrant:

Yes

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Propagation & Germination

Stratification:

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

Germination Time:

14–60 days

Notes:

Seeds require warm stratification followed by cold stratification to break double dormancy. Fresh seed germinates best.

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