Veronicastrum sibiricum

Veronicastrum sibiricum

Native to:
China | Japan | Korea | Russia

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Taxonomy

Division:
Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
Family:
Plantaginaceae
Genus:
Veronicastrum
Species:
Veronicastrum sibiricum

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:
Geophyte , Forb/herb
Height:
150 cm
Drought Tolerance:
Medium
Bloom Months:
jul,aug,sep
Bloom Colors:
blue, purple

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:
bees, butterflies

Source: deepseek-v4-flash

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:
Cold/moist stratification required — 30–60 days
Germination Time:
14–30 days
Notes:
Seeds germinate after cold stratification; surface sow and keep moist.

Source: deepseek-v4-flash

ORGHPS Germination Guide: Sow @ 10C. Requires light / surface sow (fine seed).

Source: Ontario Rock Garden & Hardy Plant Society