Onosma taurica
This source reports two treatments. Both are shown.
Protocol 1
DerivedN. C. Deno, 1993Difficulty Moderate
Start around October 27, 2026 for a May 3 last frost.
Cold moist stratification
Duration: 90 daysTemperature: 40°F 4°C
Three seeds of seven, in the tenth week. Deno gives no length for this period; three months is his standard cycle.
Warm moist stratification
Temperature: 70°F 21°C
Two more of seven, on the fourth day.
about 3 months from start to sowing. Then 70 days to germinate.
43% germination in 70 days.
Three of seven in the cold, two more within four days of the move to 70.
This source doesn't state how long.
Protocol 2
DerivedN. C. Deno, 1993Difficulty Moderate
Start around November 10, 2026 for a May 3 last frost.
Warm moist stratification
Duration: 90 daysTemperature: 70°F 21°C
Deno gives no length for this period; three months is his standard cycle.
Cold moist stratification
Temperature: 40°F 4°C
Three of seven, in the eighth week.
about 3 months from start to sowing. Then 56 days to germinate.
43% germination in 56 days.
Warm first gives the same three of seven, and loses the extra two.
This source doesn't state how long.