Bellevalia trifoliata

Bellevalia trifoliata

Native to:
Cyprus | East Aegean Is. | Egypt | Greece | Italy | Lebanon-Syria | Palestine | Sinai | Türkiye

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Taxonomy

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

Growth Characteristics

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

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:
bees
Deer Resistant:
Yes

Source: deepseek-v4-flash

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:
Cold/moist stratification required — 60–90 days
Germination Time:
14–30 days
Notes:
Seeds benefit from cold stratification for 2-3 months before sowing.

Source: deepseek-v4-flash

ORGHPS Germination Guide: Repeated cycles of 4C then 20C, 3 months each. Very prolonged.

Source: Ontario Rock Garden & Hardy Plant Society