Galeopsis pubescens

Galeopsis pubescens

Native to:
Albania, Austria, Baltic States, Belarus, Bulgaria, Czechia-Slovakia, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Italy, North Caucasus, NW. Balkan Pen., Poland, Romania, Switzerland, Ukraine

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Taxonomy

Division:
Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
Family:
Lamiaceae
Genus:
Galeopsis
Species:
Galeopsis pubescens
USDA Symbol:
GAPU10

Growth Characteristics

Height:
60 cm
Light Requirements:
Full Sun
Drought Tolerance:
Low
Bloom Months:
jun,jul,aug,sep
Bloom Colors:
pink, purple, white

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:
bees, bumblebees

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:
rich, well-drained loamy soil
pH:
5.5 - 7.0 (slightly acidic to neutral)
Drainage:
good drainage required
Moisture:
consistently moist
Notes:
prefers forest edges and clearings

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:
Cold/moist stratification required — 30–60 days
Germination Time:
14–28 days
Notes:
Seeds germinate readily in spring after cold stratification; light may improve germination rates.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI