Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Melanthiaceae

Genus:

Toxicoscordion

Species:

Toxicoscordion fontanum

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Geophyte

Height:

60 cm

Drought Tolerance:

Low

Bloom Colors:

white, cream

Garden & Ecology Notes

Deer Resistant:

Yes

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Propagation & Germination

Stratification:

Cold/moist stratification required — 60–90 days

Germination Time:

30–60 days

Notes:

Seeds require cold moist stratification for 2-3 months; germination occurs in spring after temperatures warm.

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