Rocky Mountain Beeplant (Serrulata)

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The Rocky Mountain Beeplant (Serrulata) is generally described as an annual forb/herb. This is native to the U.S. (United States) has its most active growth period in the spring and summer . The Rocky Mountain Beeplant (Serrulata) has green foliage and inconspicuous red flowers, with an abuncance of conspicuous black fruits or seeds. The greatest bloom is usually observed in the late spring, with fruit and seed production starting in the summer and continuing until summer. Leaves are not retained year to year. The Rocky Mountain Beeplant (Serrulata) has a short life span relative to most other plant species and a rapid growth rate. At maturity, the typical Rocky Mountain Beeplant (Serrulata) will reach up to 3 feet high, with a maximum height at 20 years of 0 inches.

The Rocky Mountain Beeplant (Serrulata) is usually not commercially available except under contract. It can be propagated by bare root, seed. It has a slow ability to spread through seed production and the seedlings have high vigor. Note that cold stratification is not required for seed germination and the plant cannot survive exposure to temperatures below 52°F. has low tolerance to drought and restricted water conditions.

Category
Growth Rate	Rapid
General Type	Forb/herb
Growth Period	Spring, Summer
Growth Duration	Annual
Lifespan	Short
Plant Nativity	Native to U.S.
Commercial Availability	Contracting Only

Bloom Period	Late Spring
Displays Fall Colors	No
Shape/Growth Form	Single Crown
Drought Tolerance	Low
Shade Tolerance	Intermediate
Height When Mature	3
Vegetative Spread	None
Flower Color	Red
Flower Conspicuousness	Yes
Fruit/Seed Abundance	High
Fruit/Seed Seasonality	Summer Summer
Seed Spread Rate	Slow

Propagations (Ways to Grow)	Bare Root, Seed
Moisture Requirements	Medium
Cold Stratification Required	No
Minimum Temperature	52
Soil Depth for Roots	8
Toxic to Nearby Plants	No
Toxic to Livestock	No
After-Harvest Regrowth Rate	Slow
After-Harvest Resprout Ability	No
Responds to Coppicing	No

pH Range	6–7.6 pH
Precipitation Range	13–13 inches/yr
Planting Density	4800–11000 indiv./acre
Soil Textures	Coarse, Medium
Soil Depth for Roots	8
Minimum Frost-Free Days	70 day(s)
Salinity Tolerance	None
CaCO₃ Tolerance	Medium

Leaf Retention	No
Fire Resistant	No
Causes Livestock Bloating	None

Source: USDA, NRCS, PLANTS Database, plants.usda.gov.
National Plant Data Center, Baton Rouge, LA 70874-4490 USA

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