Oldstem Idahoa

Idahoa scapigera

Native to:
Canada, United States

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Taxonomy

Division:
Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
Family:
Brassicaceae
Genus:
Idahoa
Species:
Idahoa scapigera
USDA Symbol:
IDSC

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:
Annual
Growth Habit:
Forb/herb
Height:
15 cm
Light Requirements:
Full Sun
Drought Tolerance:
High
Bloom Months:
mar,apr,may
Bloom Colors:
white

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:
sandy, well-drained, nutrient-poor soil
pH:
6.0 - 7.5 (slightly acidic to neutral)
Drainage:
excellent drainage required
Moisture:
dry to moderate
Notes:
Native to rocky, open areas; prefers full sun

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:
Cold/moist stratification required — 30–60 days
Germination Time:
14–30 days
Notes:
Seeds germinate in cool conditions; fall sowing or cold stratification improves germination rates.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI