Bellevalia paradoxa

Bellevalia paradoxa

Native to:
Iran | Iraq | Transcaucasus | Türkiye

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Taxonomy

Division:
Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
Family:
Asparagaceae
Genus:
Bellevalia
Species:
Bellevalia paradoxa

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:
Geophyte
Height:
30 cm
Drought Tolerance:
Medium
Bloom Months:
mar,apr
Bloom Colors:
blue, violet

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:
bees
Deer Resistant:
Yes

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:
Cold/moist stratification required — 60–90 days
Germination Time:
14–45 days
Notes:
Seeds germinate best with cool temperatures after cold stratification. Fall sowing outdoors often yields best results.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI

ORGHPS Germination Guide: Sow @ 4C for 3 weeks, then place @ 20C.

Source: Ontario Rock Garden & Hardy Plant Society