Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Melanthiaceae

Genus:

Veratrum

Species:

Veratrum formosanum

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Geophyte , Forb/herb

Height:

200 cm

Drought Tolerance:

Low

Bloom Months:

jul,aug,sep

Bloom Colors:

greenish-white, dark purple

Garden & Ecology Notes

Deer Resistant:

Yes

Source: deepseek-v4-flash

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:

Cold/moist stratification required — 60–90 days

Germination Time:

30–90 days

Notes:

Seeds require cold stratification for 2-3 months; germination is slow and erratic.

Source: deepseek-v4-flash