Oregon Fetid Adderstongue
Scoliopus hallii
- Native to:
- United States
Oregon Fetid Adderstongue (Scoliopus hallii)
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