Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Cucurbitaceae

Genus:

Cucurbita

Species:

Cucurbita melopepo var. ozarkana

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Vine

Height:

30 cm

Drought Tolerance:

Low

Bloom Months:

may,jun,jul,aug

Bloom Colors:

yellow, orange

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

bees, small mammals, birds

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:

None required

Germination Time:

7–14 days

Notes:

Requires warm soil temperatures above 60°F for reliable germination. Seeds may rot in cold, wet soil.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI