Meconopsis betonicifolia
Meconopsis betonicifolia
- Native to:
- China
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Papaveraceae
- Genus:
- Meconopsis
- Species:
- Meconopsis betonicifolia
Growth Characteristics
- Growth Habit:
- Forb/herb
- Height:
- 120 cm
- Drought Tolerance:
- Low
- Bloom Colors:
- blue
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Wildlife Value:
- bees
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Propagation & Germination
- Stratification:
- Cold/moist stratification required — 30–60 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.
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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. * grow seedlings @ 12°C, overwinter seedlings above 1°C