Lithospermum
Lithospermum erythrorhizon
- Native to:
- China, Japan, Korea, Russia
Stanislav Doronenko,Doronenko,titanium22 on Flickr (www.flickr.com),yakovlev.alexey (www.flickr.com) from Moscow, Russia,87poatoes,Bretschneider, E.,,various authors (en.wikipedia.org),,Tsudsioka, S. Murai, J.
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Boraginaceae
- Genus:
- Lithospermum
- Species:
- Lithospermum erythrorhizon
- USDA Symbol:
- LIER
Growth Characteristics
- Height:
- 60 cm
- Light Requirements:
- Full Sun
- Drought Tolerance:
- Medium
- Bloom Months:
- may,jun,jul
- Bloom Colors:
- white
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Wildlife Value:
- bees, butterflies
- Deer Resistant:
- Yes
Soil Requirements
- Soil Type:
- rich, well-drained loamy soil
- pH:
- 6.0 - 7.5 (slightly acidic to neutral)
- Drainage:
- excellent drainage required
- Moisture:
- dry to moderate
- Notes:
- prefers sunny, open areas
Propagation & Germination
- Stratification:
- Cold/moist stratification required — 30–60 days
- Germination Time:
- 14–30 days
- Notes:
- Seeds benefit from cold stratification for 4-8 weeks to break dormancy.