Ochrocodon pudicus (Pursh) Rydb.

Scientific Name: Ochrocodon pudicus (Pursh) Rydb.


Classification: Plantae/ Tracheobionta / Spermatophyta / Magnoliophyta / Liliopsida / Liliidae / Liliales / Liliaceae / Fritillaria L./ Ochrocodon pudicus (Pursh) Rydb.

<i>Ochrocodon pudicus</i> (Pursh) Rydb.
General Information
Usda SymbolOCPU
GroupMonocot
Life CyclePerennial
Growth HabitsForb/herb
Native LocationsOCPU

Plant Guide

Use a soil moisture meter to monitor the soil moisture where Ochrocodon pudicus (Pursh) Rydb. is planted.

Plant Traits

Growth Requirements

Temperature, Minimum (°F)47
Adapted to Coarse Textured SoilsYes
Adapted to Fine Textured SoilsYes
Adapted to Medium Textured SoilsYes
Anaerobic ToleranceNone
CaCO3 ToleranceMedium
Cold Stratification RequiredNo
Drought ToleranceMedium
Fertility RequirementLow
Fire ToleranceHigh
Frost Free Days, Minimum60
Hedge ToleranceNone
Moisture UseMedium
pH, Maximum9.0
pH, Minimum6.5
Planting Density per Acre, Maxim30000
Planting Density per Acre, Minim10000
Precipitation, Maximum16
Precipitation, Minimum8
Root Depth, Minimum (inches)8
Salinity ToleranceLow
Shade ToleranceIntermediate


Morphology/Physiology

BloatNone
ToxicityNone
Resprout AbilityNo
Shape and OrientationSemi-Erect
Active Growth PeriodSpring
C:N RatioMedium
Coppice PotentialNo
Fall ConspicuousNo
Fire ResistantNo
Flower ColorYellow
Flower ConspicuousYes
Foliage ColorGreen
Foliage Porosity SummerPorous
Foliage Porosity WinterPorous
Fruit/Seed ColorRed
Nitrogen FixationNone
Low Growing GrassNo
LifespanShort
Leaf RetentionNo
Known AllelopathNo
Height, Mature (feet)1.0
Growth RateRapid
Growth FormColonizing
Fruit/Seed ConspicuousNo
Foliage TextureCoarse


Reproduction

Vegetative Spread RateModerate
Small GrainNo
Seed Spread RateNone
Fruit/Seed Period BeginSpring
Seed per Pound165996
Propagated by TubersNo
Propagated by SprigsNo
Propagated by SodNo
Propagated by SeedNo
Propagated by CuttingsNo
Propagated by ContainerNo
Propagated by BulbYes
Propagated by Bare RootNo
Fruit/Seed PersistenceNo
Fruit/Seed Period EndSpring
Fruit/Seed AbundanceHigh
Commercial AvailabilityNo Known Source
Bloom PeriodEarly Spring
Propagated by CormNo


Suitability/Use

Veneer ProductNo
Pulpwood ProductNo
Post ProductNo
Palatable HumanNo
Nursery Stock ProductNo
Naval Store ProductNo
Lumber ProductNo
Fodder ProductNo
Christmas Tree ProductNo
Berry/Nut/Seed ProductNo

<i>Ochrocodon pudicus</i> (Pursh) Rydb.

<i>Ochrocodon pudicus</i> (Pursh) Rydb.

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