Geranium (viscosissimum)
Lindsay Springer Lead Biological Science Technician - Greenhouse Manager USDI NPS - Rocky Mountain National Park 1000 Highway 36 Estes Park, Colorado 80517-8397 (970) 586-1252 (970) 589-1392 (fax) Lindsay_Springer@nps.gov http://www.ggnpa.org |
Family Scientific Name: | Geraniaceae | ||
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Scientific Name: | Geranium viscosissimum | ||
Common Name: | Sticky Purple Geranium | ||
Species Code: | GEVI2 | ||
Ecotype: | Colorado, Cow Creek (98-197s) | ||
Propagation Goal: | seeds | ||
Propagation Method: | seed | ||
ProductType: | Propagules (seeds, cuttings, poles, etc.) | ||
Time To Grow: | 0 | ||
Propagule Collection: | Seed cleaning technique: Seeds require scarification and 24 hour soak. | ||
Propagule Processing: | Germination: Cow Creek (98-197s) high percentage. | ||
Pre-Planting Treatments: | Seed Treatment: Seeds require scarification and 24 hour soak. | ||
Growing Area Preparation/ Annual Practices for Perennial Crops: |
Propagation Environment: Greenhouse, 65-70§F day/55§F night. Propagated under tent on heat pad (set to 70§F) with misters set 8 am-8 pm, with 10 sec/15 min watering intervals. One week after germination, seedlings were moved to mister area without tent. Germination media: Fafard Germinating Mix (superfine). Growing media: Fafard Growing Mix 2. |
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Establishment Phase: |
Sowing/planting technique: Manually sowed in 4x8 flat. Lightly covered. Time to germination: 6 days. Establishment Phase: Rapid and uniform. Time to potting: 1 month. Cow Creek (98-197s) sowed 1/20/98. |
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Harvesting, Storage and Shipping: | Seed storage condition: Seed stored in refrigerator. |
Citation:
Butler, Jennifer; Frieswyk, Christin. 2001. Propagation protocol for production of Propagules (seeds, cuttings, poles, etc.) Geranium viscosissimum seeds USDI NPS - Rocky Mountain National Park Estes Park, Colorado. In: Native Plant Network. URL: https://NativePlantNetwork.org (accessed 2024/07/03). US Department of Agriculture, Forest Service, National Center for Reforestation, Nurseries, and Genetic Resources.