Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Polygonaceae

Genus:

Bistorta

Species:

Bistorta vacciniifolia

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Subshrub

Height:

20 cm

Drought Tolerance:

Medium

Bloom Months:

aug,sep,oct

Bloom Colors:

pink, rose

Ground Cover:

Yes

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 require light for germination and consistent moisture. Best sown on surface of growing medium.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI