Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Fabaceae

Genus:

Pueraria

Species:

Pueraria sikkimensis

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Vine

Height:

1500 cm

Drought Tolerance:

Medium

Bloom Months:

aug,sep

Bloom Colors:

purple, pink

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

bees, butterflies

Fragrant:

Yes

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Propagation & Germination

Stratification:

Warm then cold/moist stratification (double dormancy) — 30–60 days

Scarification:

Seed coat scarification required before sowing

Germination Time:

14–30 days

Notes:

Seeds require scarification (nicking or hot water treatment) followed by warm stratification then cold stratification for optimal germination.

Source: deepseek-v4-flash