Ruscus hypoglossum

Ruscus hypoglossum

Native to:
Austria | Bulgaria | Czechia-Slovakia | East Aegean Is. | Greece | Hungary | Italy | Krym | NW. Balkan Pen. | Romania | Türkiye | Türkiye-in-Europe

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Taxonomy

Division:
Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
Family:
Asparagaceae
Genus:
Ruscus
Species:
Ruscus hypoglossum

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:
Geophyte
Height:
60 cm
Drought Tolerance:
Medium
Bloom Colors:
greenish-white
Evergreen Shrub:
Yes
Landscaping Shrub:
Yes

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:
birds
Deer Resistant:
Yes

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Propagation & Germination

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

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