Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Zingiberaceae

Genus:

Roscoea

Species:

Roscoea kunmingensis

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Geophyte

Height:

40 cm

Drought Tolerance:

Low

Bloom Months:

jun,jul,aug

Bloom Colors:

purple, violet

Garden & Ecology Notes

Deer Resistant:

Yes

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Propagation & Germination

Stratification:

Cold/moist stratification required — 60–90 days

Germination Time:

30–60 days

Notes:

Seeds require cold stratification for 2–3 months to break dormancy; sow in moist, well-drained medium and keep cool.

Source: deepseek-v4-flash