Euphrasia bottnica

Euphrasia bottnica

Native to:
Finland, Sweden

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Taxonomy

Division:
Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
Family:
Orobanchaceae
Genus:
Euphrasia
Species:
Euphrasia bottnica
USDA Symbol:
EUBO11

Growth Characteristics

Height:
20 cm
Light Requirements:
Full Sun
Drought Tolerance:
Low
Bloom Months:
jun,jul,aug
Bloom Colors:
white, purple

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:
bees
Salt Tolerant:
Yes

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:
sandy, acidic, nutrient-poor soil
pH:
5.5 - 7.0 (slightly acidic to neutral)
Drainage:
excellent drainage required
Moisture:
consistently moist
Notes:
prefers coastal habitats with high light exposure

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:
Cold/moist stratification required — 30–90 days
Germination Time:
14–42 days
Notes:
Hemiparasitic; requires host plant roots nearby for successful germination and growth. Light-dependent germination.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI