Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Polygonaceae

Genus:

Bistorta

Species:

Bistorta affinis

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Forb/herb , Subshrub

Height:

30 cm

Drought Tolerance:

Medium

Bloom Months:

jul,aug,sep,oct

Bloom Colors:

pink, red, white

Ground Cover:

Yes

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

bees, butterflies

Deer Resistant:

Yes

Fall Color:

bronze, red

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:

Cold/moist stratification required — 30–60 days

Germination Time:

14–30 days

Notes:

Seeds germinate best with light exposure at cool temperatures around 15-18°C after cold stratification.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI