Mertensia kamczatica
Mertensia kamczatica
- Native to:
- Kuril Is. | Russia
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Boraginaceae
- Genus:
- Mertensia
- Species:
- Mertensia kamczatica
Growth Characteristics
- Height:
- 60 cm
- Drought Tolerance:
- Low
- Bloom Colors:
- blue
Keystone Species Ranking
- Caterpillar Keystone:
- ★☆☆☆☆ Butterfly & moth species supported by this genus (NWF)
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Wildlife Value:
- bees, butterflies
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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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ORGHPS Germination Guide: Can be difficult to grow seedlings to mature plants; stratify; allow to self seed or seed in pots are suggestions