Parnassia parviflora

Parnassia parviflora

Native to:
Canada | AB, BC, MB, NS, NU, ON, PE, QC, SK | Labrador | Prince Edward I. | United States | AK, AZ, CA, CO, ID, MI, MT, ND, NV, SD, UT, WA, WI, WY

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Taxonomy

Division:
Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
Family:
Celastraceae
Genus:
Parnassia
Species:
Parnassia parviflora

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:
Forb/herb
Height:
40 cm
Drought Tolerance:
Low
Bloom Months:
jul,aug,sep
Bloom Colors:
white

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:
bees, flies

Source: deepseek-v4-flash

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:
Cold/moist stratification required — 60–90 days
Germination Time:
30–60 days
Notes:
Seeds require cold stratification for 60-90 days; sow on moist soil surface and keep cool.

Source: deepseek-v4-flash