Picrorhiza kurrooa

Picrorhiza kurrooa

Native to:
India | Pakistan

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Taxonomy

Division:
Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
Family:
Plantaginaceae
Genus:
Picrorhiza
Species:
Picrorhiza kurrooa

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:
Forb/herb
Height:
30 cm
Drought Tolerance:
Low
Bloom Colors:
purple, white

Garden & Ecology Notes

Deer Resistant:
Yes

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Propagation & Germination

Stratification:
Cold/moist stratification required — 60–90 days
Germination Time:
30–60 days
Notes:
Seeds require cold stratification for 2–3 months to break dormancy; sow in well-drained soil.

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