Amethystea caerulea
Amethystea caerulea
- Native to:
- China | Japan | Kazakhstan | Kirgizstan | Korea | Russia | Tadzhikistan
Wikimedia: Repina Tatyana (www.inaturalist.org)
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Lamiaceae
- Genus:
- Amethystea
- Species:
- Amethystea caerulea
Growth Characteristics
- Growth Habit:
- Forb/herb
- Height:
- 60 cm
- Drought Tolerance:
- Medium
- Bloom Months:
- jun,jul,aug,sep
- Bloom Colors:
- blue, violet
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Wildlife Value:
- bees, butterflies
- Fragrant:
- Yes
Propagation & Germination
- Stratification:
- Cold/moist stratification required — 30–60 days
- Germination Time:
- 14–28 days
- Notes:
- Seeds germinate readily after cold stratification. Light may enhance germination.
The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI