Cucurbita melopepo var. ozarkana
Cucurbita melopepo var. ozarkana
- Native to:
- United States | AL, AR, KY, LA, MO, MS, OK
GBIF: Nathan Aaron
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
Source: Claude claude-sonnet-4-5-20250929 Batch
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.
Source: Claude claude-sonnet-4-5-20250929 Batch