White Ramping Fumitory
Fumaria capreolata
- Native to:
- Albania, Algeria, Baleares, Belgium, Canary Is., Corse, Cyprus, East Aegean Is., Egypt, France, Greece, Ireland, Italy, Kriti, Lebanon-Syria, Libya, Morocco, NW. Balkan Pen., Palestine, Portugal, Sardegna, Sicilia, Sinai, Spain, Switzerland, Tunisia, Türkiye, Türkiye-in-Europe
W. Winkler
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Papaveraceae
- Genus:
- Fumaria
- Species:
- Fumaria capreolata
- USDA Symbol:
- FUCA
Growth Characteristics
- Life Cycle:
- Perennial
- Growth Habit:
- Forb/herb
- Height:
- 100 cm
- Light Requirements:
- Full Sun
- Drought Tolerance:
- Medium
- Bloom Months:
- mar,apr,may,jun
- Bloom Colors:
- white, pink
Wildlife Benefits
- Bees:
- ★☆☆☆☆ Documented bee visitation (GBIF)
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Deer Resistant:
- Yes
Soil Requirements
- Soil Type:
- well-drained, nutrient-poor, sandy soil
- pH:
- 6.0 - 7.5 (slightly acidic to neutral)
- Drainage:
- excellent drainage required
- Moisture:
- dry to moderate
Propagation & Germination
- Stratification:
- Cold/moist stratification required — 30–60 days
- Germination Time:
- 14–42 days
- Notes:
- Seeds may germinate erratically. Cool temperatures (50-60°F) favor germination.
The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI