Trollius europaeus

Trollius europaeus

Native to:
Albania | Austria | Baltic States | Belarus | Bulgaria | Czechia-Slovakia | Denmark | Finland | France | Germany | Great Britain | Greece | Hungary | Ireland | Italy | Norway | NW. Balkan Pen. | Poland | Romania | Russia | Spain | Sweden | Switzerland | Ukraine

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Taxonomy

Division:
Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
Family:
Ranunculaceae
Genus:
Trollius
Species:
Trollius europaeus

Growth Characteristics

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

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:
bees, butterflies
Deer Resistant:
Yes

Source: deepseek-v4-flash

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:
Cold/moist stratification required — 60–90 days
Germination Time:
30–90 days
Notes:
Seeds require cold stratification for 2-3 months; germination can be slow and erratic.

Source: deepseek-v4-flash

ORGHPS Germination Guide: Sow @ 20C 6 wks then 4C 6 wks then slowly raise to 10C 6 wks. Repeat if no germination.

Source: Ontario Rock Garden & Hardy Plant Society