Caltha alba

Caltha alba

Native to:
Afghanistan | India | Iran | Pakistan

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Taxonomy

Division:
Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
Family:
Ranunculaceae
Genus:
Caltha
Species:
Caltha alba

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:
Forb/herb
Height:
40 cm
Drought Tolerance:
Low
Bloom Months:
may,jun,jul
Bloom Colors:
white

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:
bees, flies

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:
Cold/moist stratification required — 60–90 days
Germination Time:
14–30 days
Notes:
Seeds require light for germination and consistently moist conditions. Fresh seed germinates best.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI