Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Diapensiaceae

Genus:

Galax

Species:

Galax urceolata

USDA Symbol:

GAUR2

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:

Perennial

Growth Habit:

Forb/herb , Shrub , Subshrub

Height:

45 cm

Light Requirements:

Part Shade,Shade

Drought Tolerance:

Low

Bloom Months:

may,jun,jul

Bloom Colors:

white

Ground Cover:

Yes

Wildlife Benefits

Bees:

★☆☆☆☆ Documented bee visitation (GBIF)

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

bees

Deer Resistant:

Yes

Fall Color:

bronze, red, burgundy

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

rich, well-drained loamy soil

pH:

4.5 - 6.0 (acidic to slightly acidic)

Drainage:

excellent drainage required

Moisture:

consistently moist

Notes:

prefers shaded woodland environments

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:

Cold/moist stratification required — 60–90 days

Germination Time:

30–90 days

Notes:

Seeds require light for germination. Germination can be erratic and slow.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI