Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Liliaceae

Genus:

Prosartes

Species:

Prosartes lanuginosa

USDA Symbol:

PRLA9

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:

Perennial

Growth Habit:

Forb/herb

Height:

75 cm

Light Requirements:

Shade

Drought Tolerance:

Low

Bloom Months:

apr,may,jun

Bloom Colors:

yellow, cream

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

birds

Fall Color:

yellow

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 shaded woodland environments

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:

Cold/moist stratification required — 60–90 days

Germination Time:

30–180 days

Notes:

Germination can be erratic and slow. Seeds benefit from outdoor winter sowing or cold stratification.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI