Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Calceolariaceae

Genus:

Calceolaria

Species:

Calceolaria uniflora

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Forb/herb

Height:

10 cm

Drought Tolerance:

Low

Bloom Months:

jan,feb,nov,dec

Bloom Colors:

yellow, red, white

Ground Cover:

Yes

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

hummingbirds, pollinating insects

Deer Resistant:

Yes

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:

Cold/moist stratification required — 30–60 days

Germination Time:

14–30 days

Notes:

Seeds require light for germination and cool temperatures. Surface sow and maintain consistent moisture.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI