Fireleaf Leptarrhena
Leptarrhena pyrolifolia
- Native to:
- Aleutian Is., Canada, United States
Forest Service Northern Region (www.flickr.com) from Missoula, MT, USA
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Saxifragaceae
- Genus:
- Leptarrhena
- Species:
- Leptarrhena pyrolifolia
- USDA Symbol:
- LEPY
Growth Characteristics
- Life Cycle:
- Perennial
- Growth Habit:
- Forb/herb
- Height:
- 40 cm
- Light Requirements:
- Full Sun
- Drought Tolerance:
- Low
- Bloom Months:
- jun,jul,aug
- Bloom Colors:
- white
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Deer Resistant:
- Yes
- Fall Color:
- red
Soil Requirements
- Soil Type:
- rich, well-drained loamy soil
- pH:
- 5.5 - 7.0 (slightly acidic to neutral)
- Drainage:
- tolerates poor drainage
- Moisture:
- consistently moist
- Notes:
- often found in alpine and subalpine meadows
Propagation & Germination
- Stratification:
- Cold/moist stratification required — 30–60 days
The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI
Pre-treatment: 5 month cold, moist stratification
Establishment: Seeds are collected in early fall when capsules turn brown and begin to split open. Germination ceases once temperatures reach 25C or above during the day.
Source: npn.rngr.net
ORGHPS Germination Guide: Sow @ 20C. Germinates within 3 months. Requires light / surface sow (fine seed).