Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Iteaceae

Genus:

Itea

Species:

Itea yunnanensis

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Tree , Shrub

Height:

300 cm

Drought Tolerance:

Medium

Bloom Months:

may,jun

Bloom Colors:

white

Landscaping Shrub:

Yes

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

bees, butterflies

Fragrant:

Yes

Fall Color:

red, orange

Source: deepseek-v4-flash

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:

Cold/moist stratification required — 60–90 days

Germination Time:

30–60 days

Notes:

Seeds benefit from cold stratification for 2–3 months; sow in spring after last frost.

Source: deepseek-v4-flash