Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Aristolochiaceae

Genus:

Aristolochia

Species:

Aristolochia pistolochia

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Geophyte

Height:

30 cm

Drought Tolerance:

Medium

Bloom Months:

may,jun,jul

Bloom Colors:

brown, purple, yellow

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

butterflies

Deer Resistant:

Yes

Fragrant:

Yes

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:

Cold/moist stratification required — 30–60 days

Germination Time:

14–60 days

Notes:

Seeds germinate best with light exposure and consistent moisture. Germination can be erratic and slow even with proper stratification.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI