Cobaea stipularis

Cobaea stipularis

Native to:
Mexico | Mexico Central, Mexico Gulf, Mexico Northeast, Mexico Southeast, Mexico Southwest

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Taxonomy

Division:
Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
Family:
Polemoniaceae
Genus:
Cobaea
Species:
Cobaea stipularis

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:
Vine
Height:
600 cm
Drought Tolerance:
Medium
Bloom Months:
jun,jul,aug,sep,oct
Bloom Colors:
purple, violet

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:
bees, hummingbirds
Deer Resistant:
Yes

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:
None required
Germination Time:
14–30 days
Notes:
Seeds germinate best at warm temperatures (20-25°C). Fresh seed germinates more readily than stored seed.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI