Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Liliaceae

Genus:

Cardiocrinum

Species:

Cardiocrinum cathayanum

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Geophyte

Height:

150 cm

Drought Tolerance:

Low

Bloom Months:

jun,jul

Bloom Colors:

white, cream

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

bees, beetles

Fragrant:

Yes

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:

Cold/moist stratification required — 60–90 days

Germination Time:

30–90 days

Notes:

Seeds require light for germination and consistent moisture. Germination can be erratic and may occur over extended period.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI