Potentilla rubra
Potentilla rubra
- Native to:
- Mexico | Mexico Central, Mexico Gulf, Mexico Northeast, Mexico Southwest
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Rosaceae
- Genus:
- Potentilla
- Species:
- Potentilla rubra
Growth Characteristics
- Height:
- 60 cm
- Drought Tolerance:
- Low
- Bloom Colors:
- red
Keystone Species Ranking
- Caterpillar Keystone:
- ★★☆☆☆ Butterfly & moth species supported by this genus (NWF)
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Wildlife Value:
- bees, butterflies
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Propagation & Germination
- Stratification:
- Cold/moist stratification required — 30–60 days
- Germination Time:
- 14–30 days
- Notes:
- Seeds germinate readily after cold stratification; surface sow and keep moist.
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