Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Phrymaceae

Genus:

Erythranthe

Species:

Erythranthe inflatula

USDA Symbol:

MIEV

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:

Annual

Growth Habit:

Forb/herb

Height:

10 cm

Drought Tolerance:

Low

Bloom Months:

jun,jul,aug

Bloom Colors:

yellow

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

moist, well-drained loamy soil

pH:

5.5 - 7.0 (slightly acidic to neutral)

Drainage:

good drainage required

Moisture:

consistently moist

Notes:

prefers habitats near streams or wetlands

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:

Cold/moist stratification required — 30–60 days

Germination Time:

14–30 days

Notes:

Seeds require light for germination. Surface sow and keep moist.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI