Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Polygonaceae

Genus:

Bistorta

Species:

Bistorta officinalis subsp. pacifica

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Geophyte , Forb/herb

Height:

100 cm

Drought Tolerance:

Low

Bloom Months:

may,jun,jul,aug

Bloom Colors:

pink, white

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

bees, butterflies, hummingbirds

Deer Resistant:

Yes

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:

Cold/moist stratification required — 30–60 days

Germination Time:

14–30 days

Notes:

Seeds require light for germination and should be surface-sown. Keep consistently moist throughout germination period.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI