Cucurbita × scabridifolia
Cucurbita × scabridifolia
- Native to:
- Mexico | Mexico Gulf, Mexico Northeast
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Cucurbitaceae
- Genus:
- Cucurbita
- Species:
- Cucurbita × scabridifolia
Growth Characteristics
- Growth Habit:
- Subshrub
- Height:
- 300 cm
- Drought Tolerance:
- Medium
- Bloom Months:
- jun,jul,aug,sep
- Bloom Colors:
- yellow, orange
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Wildlife Value:
- bees, small mammals, birds
Propagation & Germination
- Stratification:
- None required
- Germination Time:
- 5–14 days
- Notes:
- Requires warm soil temperatures of 21-29°C for optimal germination. Direct sow after last frost.
The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI