Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Polygonaceae

Genus:

Bistorta

Species:

Bistorta ludlowii

Growth Characteristics

Height:

30 cm

Drought Tolerance:

Low

Bloom Months:

jun,jul,aug

Bloom Colors:

pink, pale pink

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

bees, butterflies

Deer Resistant:

Yes

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:

Cold/moist stratification required — 30–60 days

Germination Time:

14–30 days

Notes:

Seeds benefit from cold-moist stratification and consistent moisture during germination. Light may enhance germination.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI