Actaea austrokoreana

Actaea austrokoreana

Native to:
Korea

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Taxonomy

Division:
Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
Family:
Ranunculaceae
Genus:
Actaea
Species:
Actaea austrokoreana

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:
Forb/herb
Height:
80 cm
Drought Tolerance:
Medium
Bloom Months:
may,jun
Bloom Colors:
white

Keystone Species Ranking

Caterpillar Keystone:
★☆☆☆☆ Butterfly & moth species supported by this genus (NWF)

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:
birds
Deer Resistant:
Yes

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:
Cold/moist stratification required — 90–120 days
Germination Time:
30–90 days
Notes:
Seeds exhibit double dormancy in some Actaea species; may require warm then cold stratification for optimal germination. Fresh seed germinates better than stored.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI

ORGHPS Germination Guide: Seedlings must be grown at less than 20° and can overwinter at -20°, prick out while small, seed is viable for at least 6m

Source: Ontario Rock Garden & Hardy Plant Society