Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Asparagaceae

Genus:

Hastingsia

Species:

Hastingsia atropurpurea

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Geophyte

Height:

100 cm

Drought Tolerance:

Low

Bloom Colors:

purple, black

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

bees, butterflies

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Propagation & Germination

Stratification:

Cold/moist stratification required — 60–90 days

Germination Time:

30–60 days

Notes:

Seeds require cold moist stratification for 60-90 days; sow in fall or stratify artificially.

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