Meconopsis baileyi
Meconopsis baileyi
- Native to:
- China | India | Myanmar
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Papaveraceae
- Genus:
- Meconopsis
- Species:
- Meconopsis baileyi
Growth Characteristics
- Growth Habit:
- Forb/herb
- Height:
- 120 cm
- Drought Tolerance:
- Low
- Bloom Months:
- jun,jul,aug
- Bloom Colors:
- blue, purple, blue-purple
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Wildlife Value:
- bees
Source: deepseek-v4-flash
Propagation & Germination
- Stratification:
- Cold/moist stratification required — 28–42 days
- Germination Time:
- 21–60 days
- Notes:
- Seeds require cold stratification for 4-6 weeks; surface sow on moist, well-drained medium and keep cool (15-18°C) after stratification.
Source: deepseek-v4-flash
ORGHPS Germination Guide: Sow immediately, Either the viability of these seeds is short or the species propagates best with fresh seed. Stored seed might be coaxed into germination with temperature cycling and patience. Sow @ 20°C. Seed germinates within 3 months Resents transplanting. Requires light or the seed is very fine. Surface sow and expose to light. * seedlings must be grown at less than 20° and can overwinter at -20°, prick out while small, seed is viable for at least 6m