Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Papaveraceae

Genus:

Fumaria

Species:

Fumaria occidentalis

USDA Symbol:

FUOC

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:

Perennial

Growth Habit:

Forb/herb

Height:

50 cm

Light Requirements:

Full Sun

Drought Tolerance:

Low

Bloom Months:

mar,apr,may,jun

Bloom Colors:

pink, purple, white

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

well-drained, sandy or loamy soil

pH:

6.0 - 7.5 (slightly acidic to neutral)

Drainage:

excellent drainage required

Moisture:

dry to moderate

Notes:

thrives in open, disturbed areas

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:

Cold/moist stratification required — 30–60 days

Germination Time:

14–42 days

Notes:

Seeds may exhibit erratic germination. Cool temperatures favor germination.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI