Swertia japonica
Swertia japonica
- Native to:
- Japan | Korea
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Gentianaceae
- Genus:
- Swertia
- Species:
- Swertia japonica
Growth Characteristics
- Growth Habit:
- Forb/herb
- Height:
- 60 cm
- Drought Tolerance:
- Low
- Bloom Colors:
- white, pale blue
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Wildlife Value:
- bees
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Propagation & Germination
- Stratification:
- Cold/moist stratification required — 30–60 days
- Germination Time:
- 14–30 days
- Notes:
- Seeds benefit from cold stratification for 4-8 weeks to break dormancy; surface sow on moist medium.
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