Codonopsis lanceolata
Codonopsis lanceolata
- Native to:
- China | Japan | Korea | Kuril Is. | Russia
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Campanulaceae
- Genus:
- Codonopsis
- Species:
- Codonopsis lanceolata
Growth Characteristics
- Growth Habit:
- Vine
- Height:
- 200 cm
- Drought Tolerance:
- Medium
- Bloom Months:
- jul,aug,sep
- Bloom Colors:
- blue, purple, white
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Wildlife Value:
- bees, pollinators
- Deer Resistant:
- Yes
Propagation & Germination
- Stratification:
- Cold/moist stratification required — 30–60 days
- Germination Time:
- 14–30 days
- Notes:
- Seeds require light for germination; surface sow or barely cover. Fresh seed germinates more readily than stored seed.
The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI
ORGHPS Germination Guide: Sow @ 20C. If no germination in 3 months, try 4C 1-2 months, then 20C again. Requires light / surface sow (fine seed).