Veratrum formosanum
Veratrum formosanum
- Native to:
- Taiwan
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 Colors:
- greenish-white, purple-black
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 stratification for 2–3 months; germination is slow and erratic.
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ORGHPS Germination Guide: No germination information. Educated guess may be provided. Requires scarification. | Requires soaking 24-48 hrs; discard floaters.