Helonias orientalis
Helonias orientalis
- Native to:
- Japan | Korea | Russia
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Melanthiaceae
- Genus:
- Helonias
- Species:
- Helonias orientalis
Growth Characteristics
- Growth Habit:
- Geophyte
- Height:
- 60 cm
- Drought Tolerance:
- Low
- Bloom Colors:
- pink, purple
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Wildlife Value:
- bees
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Propagation & Germination
- Stratification:
- Cold/moist stratification required — 60–90 days
- Germination Time:
- 30–60 days
- Notes:
- Seeds require cold stratification for 2-3 months to break dormancy.
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ORGHPS Germination Guide: Sow @ 20°C. Seed germinates within 3 months * poor germination