Prospero autumnale

Prospero autumnale

Native to:
Albania | Algeria | Baleares | Bulgaria | Corse | Cyprus | East Aegean Is. | France | Great Britain | Greece | Hungary | Italy | Kriti | Krym | Lebanon-Syria | Libya | Morocco | North Caucasus | NW. Balkan Pen. | Palestine | Portugal | Romania | Sardegna | Sicilia | Spain | Transcaucasus | Tunisia | Türkiye | Türkiye-in-Europe | Ukraine

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Taxonomy

Division:
Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
Family:
Asparagaceae
Genus:
Prospero
Species:
Prospero autumnale

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:
Geophyte
Height:
30 cm
Drought Tolerance:
Medium
Bloom Months:
sep,oct
Bloom Colors:
pink, purple

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:
bees
Deer Resistant:
Yes

Source: deepseek-v4-flash

Propagation & Germination

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

Source: deepseek-v4-flash

ORGHPS Germination Guide: Sow at 4°C for 3 months, then place @ 20°C for 3 months. * fresh seed might germinate in just 3 days at 20°C; seedlings must remain at 4°C for full 3 months, then gradually raise temp t20°C

Source: Ontario Rock Garden & Hardy Plant Society