Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Chloranthaceae

Genus:

Chloranthus

Species:

Chloranthus oldhamii

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Geophyte , Forb/herb

Height:

60 cm

Drought Tolerance:

Medium

Bloom Months:

apr,may,jun

Bloom Colors:

white, greenish-white

Evergreen Shrub:

Yes

Landscaping Shrub:

Yes

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

butterflies, small insects

Deer Resistant:

Yes

Fragrant:

Yes

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:

Cold/moist stratification required — 60–90 days

Germination Time:

30–90 days

Notes:

Seeds benefit from fresh collection and should not be allowed to dry out. Germination can be slow and erratic.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI