Phyteuma nigrum

Phyteuma nigrum

Native to:
Austria | Belarus | Belgium | Czechia-Slovakia | France | Germany | Russia

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Taxonomy

Division:
Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
Family:
Campanulaceae
Genus:
Phyteuma
Species:
Phyteuma nigrum

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:
Forb/herb
Height:
60 cm
Drought Tolerance:
Low
Bloom Months:
jun,jul,aug
Bloom Colors:
dark blue, violet

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:
bees, butterflies

Source: deepseek-v4-flash

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 before sowing.

Source: deepseek-v4-flash

ORGHPS Germination Guide: Sow @ 20C. Germinates within 3 months.

Source: Ontario Rock Garden & Hardy Plant Society