Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Gentianaceae

Genus:

Swertia

Species:

Swertia punicea

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Forb/herb

Height:

100 cm

Drought Tolerance:

Low

Bloom Months:

aug,sep,oct

Bloom Colors:

red, purple

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:

Cold/moist stratification required — 30–60 days

Germination Time:

14–30 days

Notes:

Seeds benefit from cold stratification; sow on surface of moist, well-drained medium.

Source: deepseek-v4-flash