Paradisea lusitanica

Paradisea lusitanica

Native to:
Portugal | Spain

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Taxonomy

Division:
Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
Family:
Asparagaceae
Genus:
Paradisea
Species:
Paradisea lusitanica

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:
Geophyte
Height:
60 cm
Drought Tolerance:
Low
Bloom Colors:
white

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:
bees, butterflies

Source: DeepSeek deepseek-chat

Propagation & Germination

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

Source: DeepSeek deepseek-chat

ORGHPS Germination Guide: Expose to fluctuating outdoor winter temps incl. freezing for 3 months. Increase light/temp in spring.

Source: Ontario Rock Garden & Hardy Plant Society