Saururus chinensis
Saururus chinensis
- Native to:
- China | Hainan | Japan | Korea | Nansei-shoto | Philippines | Taiwan | Vietnam
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Saururaceae
- Genus:
- Saururus
- Species:
- Saururus chinensis
Growth Characteristics
- Growth Habit:
- Geophyte , Forb/herb
- Height:
- 120 cm
- Drought Tolerance:
- Low
- Bloom Colors:
- white
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 benefit from cold stratification for 30-60 days to break dormancy; sow on moist soil surface.
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ORGHPS Germination Guide: Sow @ 4C for 3 weeks, then place @ 20C.