Tricyrtis formosana

Tricyrtis formosana

Native to:
Nansei-shoto | Taiwan

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Taxonomy

Division:
Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
Family:
Liliaceae
Genus:
Tricyrtis
Species:
Tricyrtis formosana

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:
Geophyte , Forb/herb
Height:
90 cm
Drought Tolerance:
Low
Bloom Months:
sep,oct
Bloom Colors:
white, purple, yellow

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:
bees, hummingbirds

Source: deepseek-v4-flash

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:
Cold/moist stratification required — 30–60 days
Germination Time:
30–90 days
Notes:
Seeds benefit from cold stratification for 4-8 weeks before sowing; germination can be slow and erratic.

Source: deepseek-v4-flash

ORGHPS Germination Guide: Sow @ 4C for 3 weeks, then place @ 20C. Requires light / surface sow (fine seed).

Source: Ontario Rock Garden & Hardy Plant Society