Oreomecon alpina

Oreomecon alpina

Native to:
Austria | Bulgaria | Czechia-Slovakia | France | Germany | Italy | NW. Balkan Pen. | Poland | Romania | Spain | Switzerland

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Taxonomy

Division:
Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
Family:
Papaveraceae
Genus:
Oreomecon
Species:
Oreomecon alpina

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:
Forb/herb
Height:
15 cm
Drought Tolerance:
Medium
Bloom Months:
jun,jul,aug
Bloom Colors:
yellow, orange, white

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:
bees, butterflies
Deer Resistant:
Yes

Source: deepseek-v4-flash

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:
Cold/moist stratification required — 30–60 days
Germination Time:
14–30 days
Notes:
Seeds benefit from cold stratification for 4-8 weeks before sowing.

Source: deepseek-v4-flash