Halenia asclepiadea

Halenia asclepiadea

Native to:
Colombia | Peru

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Taxonomy

Division:
Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
Family:
Gentianaceae
Genus:
Halenia
Species:
Halenia asclepiadea

Growth Characteristics

Height:
90 cm
Drought Tolerance:
Low
Bloom Colors:
greenish-yellow, purple

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:
bees

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Propagation & Germination

Stratification:
Cold/moist stratification required — 60–90 days
Germination Time:
30–60 days
Notes:
Seeds require cold stratification for 2-3 months; sow in fall or stratify in refrigerator before spring sowing.

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