Oregon Fetid Adderstongue

Scoliopus hallii

Native to:
United States
Oregon Fetid Adderstongue

Oregon Fetid Adderstongue (Scoliopus hallii)

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Taxonomy

Division:
Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
Family:
Liliaceae
Genus:
Scoliopus
Species:
Scoliopus hallii
USDA Symbol:
SCHA2

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:
Perennial
Growth Habit:
Forb/herb
Height:
15 cm
Light Requirements:
Part Shade
Drought Tolerance:
Low
Bloom Months:
feb,mar,apr
Bloom Colors:
white, purple, green

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:
flies, gnats
Deer Resistant:
Yes

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:
rich, well-drained loamy soil
pH:
5.5 - 6.5 (slightly acidic to neutral)
Drainage:
excellent drainage required
Moisture:
consistently moist
Notes:
prefers shaded woodland environments

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:
Cold/moist stratification required — 60–90 days
Notes:
Seeds require cold stratification and are best sown fresh; germination can be slow and erratic.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI