Roscoea auriculata

Roscoea auriculata

Native to:
China | India | Nepal

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Taxonomy

Division:
Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
Family:
Zingiberaceae
Genus:
Roscoea
Species:
Roscoea auriculata

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:
Geophyte
Height:
40 cm
Drought Tolerance:
Low
Bloom Colors:
purple, violet

Garden & Ecology Notes

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.

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ORGHPS Germination Guide: Sow @ 20C. Germinates within 3 months. Requires darkness.

Source: Ontario Rock Garden & Hardy Plant Society