Leontice leontopetalum

Leontice leontopetalum

Native to:
Algeria | Bulgaria | Cyprus | Egypt | Greece | Iran | Iraq | Kriti | Lebanon-Syria | Libya | Palestine | Sinai | Tunisia | Türkiye | Türkiye-in-Europe

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Taxonomy

Division:
Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
Family:
Berberidaceae
Genus:
Leontice
Species:
Leontice leontopetalum

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:
Geophyte
Height:
60 cm
Drought Tolerance:
High
Bloom Colors:
yellow

Garden & Ecology Notes

Deer Resistant:
Yes

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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 to break dormancy.

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