Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Polygonaceae

Genus:

Bistorta

Species:

Bistorta plumosa

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Geophyte , Forb/herb

Height:

40 cm

Drought Tolerance:

Medium

Bloom Months:

jun,jul,aug

Bloom Colors:

white, pink

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

pollinators, small mammals

Deer Resistant:

Yes

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:

Cold/moist stratification required — 30–60 days

Germination Time:

14–30 days

Notes:

Seeds benefit from cold stratification. Light may enhance germination. Alpine species may have variable germination rates.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI