Northern Asphodel
Tofieldia coccinea
- Native to:
- Aleutian Is., Canada, China, Greenland, India, Japan, Korea, Kuril Is., Russia, United States
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Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Tofieldiaceae
- Genus:
- Tofieldia
- Species:
- Tofieldia coccinea
- USDA Symbol:
- TOCO
Growth Characteristics
- Life Cycle:
- Perennial
- Growth Habit:
- Forb/herb
- Height:
- 15 cm
- Light Requirements:
- Full Sun
- Drought Tolerance:
- Low
- Bloom Months:
- jun,jul,aug
- Bloom Colors:
- white, cream
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Deer Resistant:
- Yes
Soil Requirements
- Soil Type:
- peaty, nutrient-poor, well-drained soil
- pH:
- 5.0 - 6.5 (acidic to slightly acidic)
- Drainage:
- excellent drainage required
- Moisture:
- consistently moist
- Notes:
- commonly found in bogs and wet meadows
Propagation & Germination
- Stratification:
- Cold/moist stratification required — 60–90 days
- Germination Time:
- 14–42 days
- Notes:
- Requires light for germination. Best sown on surface of moist, peaty substrate.
The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI