Kotzebue's Grass Of Parnassus

Parnassia kotzebuei

Native to:
Aleutian Is., Canada, Greenland, Labrador, Russia, United States

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Taxonomy

Division:
Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
Family:
Celastraceae
Genus:
Parnassia
Species:
Parnassia kotzebuei
USDA Symbol:
PAKO3

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:
Perennial
Growth Habit:
Forb/herb
Height:
15 cm
Light Requirements:
Full Sun,Part Shade
Drought Tolerance:
Low
Bloom Months:
jul,aug
Bloom Colors:
white

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:
moist, nutrient-rich, well-drained soil
pH:
5.5 - 7.0 (slightly acidic to neutral)
Drainage:
good drainage required
Moisture:
consistently moist
Notes:
thrives in alpine and tundra regions

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:
Cold/moist stratification required — 60–90 days

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI