Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Zingiberaceae

Genus:

Roscoea

Species:

Roscoea cautleyoides

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Geophyte

Height:

50 cm

Drought Tolerance:

Medium

Bloom Months:

jun,jul

Bloom Colors:

yellow, orange, purple, white

Garden & Ecology Notes

Deer Resistant:

Yes

Source: deepseek-v4-flash

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:

Cold/moist stratification required — 60–90 days

Germination Time:

30–90 days

Notes:

Seeds require cold stratification for 2-3 months; germination can be slow and erratic.

Source: deepseek-v4-flash