Description
A cousin of the twisted-stalk Streptopus, but in this case, the zig-zagged stems do not constitute a highly visible character.
Usually growing unbranched, and with bell shaped rosy flowers (white-greenish also possible) drooping underneath the stems; they are followed by red fruit.
The fruits were a bit unusual, reason why first I thought to be a Prosartes, but after cleaning the seeds I realized something was not right and got back to study closer the foliage.
This species is a great addition to the woodland garden, along with Streptopus amplexifolius, Uvularia grandiflora, Trillium grandiflorum and so on…
Germination: the seeds are best sown fresh and allowed a slightly warm/moist stratification period (fall) followed by a cold period (winter). Grow for 2-3 years in the same pot.
When sowed too late in the winter, it will take 2 years to germinate and probably in lower percentage.
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