Cobaea scandens
Cobaea scandens
- Native to:
- Mexico | Mexico Central, Mexico Gulf, Mexico Northeast, Mexico Southeast, Mexico Southwest
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Polemoniaceae
- Genus:
- Cobaea
- Species:
- Cobaea scandens
Growth Characteristics
- Growth Habit:
- Vine
- Height:
- 800 cm
- Drought Tolerance:
- Medium
- Bloom Months:
- jul,aug,sep,oct,nov
- Bloom Colors:
- purple, white, green
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Wildlife Value:
- bees, hummingbirds
- Deer Resistant:
- Yes
Propagation & Germination
- Stratification:
- None required
- Germination Time:
- 14–28 days
- Notes:
- Sow seeds on edge in warm soil. Germination improves with pre-soaking for 12-24 hours.
The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI
ORGHPS Germination Guide: Sow @ 20C. Germinates within 3 months.