Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Ranunculaceae

Genus:

Coptis

Species:

Coptis quinquefolia var. shikokumontana

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Geophyte , Forb/herb

Height:

15 cm

Drought Tolerance:

Low

Bloom Months:

mar,apr,may

Bloom Colors:

white

Ground Cover:

Yes

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

pollinators

Deer Resistant:

Yes

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:

Cold/moist stratification required — 60–90 days

Germination Time:

30–90 days

Notes:

Seeds require cold stratification and shade for germination. May show erratic germination over extended periods.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI