Polygonatum verticillatum

Polygonatum verticillatum

Native to:
Afghanistan | Albania | Austria | Baltic States | Belgium | Bulgaria | China | Czechia-Slovakia | Denmark | France | Germany | Hungary | India | Italy | Nepal | Netherlands | North Caucasus | Norway | NW. Balkan Pen. | Pakistan | Poland | Romania | Spain | Sweden | Switzerland | Transcaucasus | Türkiye

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Taxonomy

Division:
Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
Family:
Asparagaceae
Genus:
Polygonatum
Species:
Polygonatum verticillatum

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:
Geophyte
Height:
100 cm
Drought Tolerance:
Medium
Bloom Colors:
white, greenish-white

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:
bees, butterflies
Deer Resistant:
Yes

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Propagation & Germination

Stratification:
Cold/moist stratification required — 60–90 days
Germination Time:
30–90 days
Notes:
Seeds require cold stratification for 2-3 months; germination can be slow and erratic.

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ORGHPS Germination Guide: Sow at 10°C. * place in moist sand in shade x 1 year; sow as soon as radicle appears

Source: Ontario Rock Garden & Hardy Plant Society