Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Colchicaceae

Genus:

Uvularia

Species:

Uvularia puberula

USDA Symbol:

UVPU2

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:

Perennial

Growth Habit:

Forb/herb

Height:

40 cm

Light Requirements:

Part Shade

Drought Tolerance:

Low

Bloom Months:

apr,may,jun

Bloom Colors:

yellow

Garden & Ecology Notes

Deer Resistant:

Yes

Fall Color:

yellow

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

rich, well-drained loamy soil

pH:

5.5 - 6.5 (slightly acidic to neutral)

Drainage:

good drainage required

Moisture:

consistently moist

Notes:

prefers woodland settings with organic matter

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:

Cold/moist stratification required — 60–90 days

Notes:

Seeds have double dormancy and may require two seasons to germinate. Best propagated by division.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI