Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Melanthiaceae

Genus:

Helonias

Species:

Helonias umbellata

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Geophyte , Forb/herb

Height:

30 cm

Drought Tolerance:

Low

Bloom Months:

apr,may

Bloom Colors:

pink

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:

Cold/moist stratification required — 60–90 days

Germination Time:

30–60 days

Notes:

Seeds require cold stratification for 60-90 days; sow in moist, acidic soil.

Source: deepseek-v4-flash