Brimeura amethystina
Brimeura amethystina
- Native to:
- France | Spain
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Asparagaceae
- Genus:
- Brimeura
- Species:
- Brimeura amethystina
Growth Characteristics
- Growth Habit:
- Geophyte
- Height:
- 25 cm
- Drought Tolerance:
- Medium
- Bloom Months:
- apr,may,jun
- Bloom Colors:
- blue, violet, purple
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Wildlife Value:
- bees
- Deer Resistant:
- Yes
Propagation & Germination
- Stratification:
- Cold/moist stratification required — 30–60 days
- Germination Time:
- 14–30 days
- Notes:
- Seeds germinate best with cold stratification followed by cool spring temperatures. Fresh seed germinates more reliably than stored seed.
The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI
ORGHPS Germination Guide: Repeated cycles of 4C then 20C, 3 months each. Very prolonged.