Cathcartia smithiana

Cathcartia smithiana

Native to:
China | Myanmar

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Taxonomy

Division:
Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
Family:
Papaveraceae
Genus:
Cathcartia
Species:
Cathcartia smithiana

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:
Forb/herb
Height:
40 cm
Drought Tolerance:
Low
Bloom Months:
may,jun,jul
Bloom Colors:
yellow

Garden & Ecology Notes

Deer Resistant:
Yes

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:
Cold/moist stratification required — 30–60 days
Germination Time:
14–30 days
Notes:
Requires light for germination. Seeds should be surface-sown on moist substrate and kept cool.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI