Brimeura amethystina

Brimeura amethystina

Native to:
France | Spain

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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.

Source: Ontario Rock Garden & Hardy Plant Society