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Stratified Seeds - Bluebead Lily
Stratified Seeds - Bluebead Lily
Stratified Seeds - Bluebead Lily
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Stratified Seeds - Bluebead Lily

Clintonia borealis

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Catégories: couvre-sol, indigène, sous-bois, vivace,

Aire de répartition indigène: MB, ON, QC, NB, PE, NS, NL,

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For successful seedlings,
see the growing notes at the bottom of the page!

Bluebead lily (Clintonia borealis), also known as bluebead lily, is a herbaceous perennial native to North America's temperate forests, where it thrives in cool, shaded woodlands. This plant, which grows between 15 and 25 cm tall, is easily recognizable by its large, glossy, lance-shaped leaves arranged in a rosette at the base. In the spring, bluebead lily produces a flowering stalk topped with small, bell-shaped, yellow-green flowers. By summer, these flowers give way to bright blue berries, which are inedible for humans but are eaten by some animals. Bluebead lily is an excellent choice for forest gardens and shaded landscapes.

Ecological Roles
Bluebead lily plays an important ecological role in the forests of northeastern North America. In addition to providing ground cover, this plant helps prevent soil erosion in moist forests. Its blue berries, though toxic to humans, are consumed by birds and small mammals, aiding in seed dispersal and supporting local biodiversity. The plant is also beneficial to pollinating insects, which feed on the nectar of its springtime flowers.

 

Bluebead lily seeds require cold stratification to ensure germination. See the cultivation notes below for more details.

Akène cannot assume any responsibility for the use of plants for therapeutic purposes. Always seek advice from a professional before using a medicinal or edible plant.

Growing Notes | Stratified Seeds - Bluebead Lily

"Bluebead lily seeds require a 60-day cold stratification period, followed by a 30-day warm stratification period, and then a second 60-day cold stratification period to ensure germination.

The seeds offered by Akène are sold in a sealed bag containing moist vermiculite. The first cold stratification period began in early September. Depending on the month of reception, they will be at a different stage of the stratification process. The following schedule is recommended to complete the dormancy cycle:

Early Septembre: Place the bag in the refrigerator for the first cold stratification period of about 60 days.
Early November: Remove the bag from the refrigerator and leave it at room temperature, away from light and in its original packaging, for about 30 days for the warm stratification period.
Early December: Then return this same package to the refrigerator for a second cold stratification period of about 60 days.
Early February: The seeds are ready to start as indoor seedlings. If outdoor sowing is preferred, the seeds can remain in the refrigerator longer until it is time to start. It is advisable to check the seed bag occasionally, as some may begin to germinate. If this happens, they should be started indoors.

Sowing: Sow the seeds about 3 mm deep in a well-drained substrate rich in organic matter. Keep the substrate consistently moist but not waterlogged.

Bluebead lily grows well in cool to moist, humus-rich, and well-drained soil. It thrives in full to partial shade, in coniferous or mixed forests, where it forms low, spreading colonies under the forest canopy."

Seeds per packet: 20

Family: Liliaceae

Scientific name: Clintonia borealis

Life cycle: Perennial

Hardiness zone: 3

Soil type: Sandy to loamy

Soil moisture level: Medium

Soil - additional attributes: Tolerates acidic soils

Light: Part shade, shade

Blooming: May to June

Spacing: 25 cm

Height: 15 to 25 cm

Deer resistance: Low

Stratification: 2 x 60 days

Scarification:

Germination time:

Sowing depth: 20 mm