Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Tropaeolaceae

Genus:

Tropaeolum

Species:

Tropaeolum tricolor

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Vine

Height:

300 cm

Drought Tolerance:

Medium

Bloom Months:

jan,feb,mar,sep,oct,nov,dec

Bloom Colors:

red, orange, yellow

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

hummingbirds, bees

Deer Resistant:

Yes

Source: deepseek-v4-flash

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:

Cold/moist stratification required — 30–60 days

Germination Time:

14–30 days

Notes:

Seeds benefit from cold stratification for 4-8 weeks to break dormancy; sow in well-drained mix.

Source: deepseek-v4-flash