Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Tropaeolaceae

Genus:

Tropaeolum

Species:

Tropaeolum speciosum

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Vine

Height:

300 cm

Drought Tolerance:

Low

Bloom Colors:

red, orange

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

bees, hummingbirds

Deer Resistant:

Yes

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Propagation & Germination

Stratification:

Cold/moist stratification required — 30–60 days

Germination Time:

30–90 days

Notes:

Seeds benefit from cold stratification for 4-8 weeks to break dormancy.

Source: DeepSeek deepseek-chat