Baldellia alpestris

Baldellia alpestris

Native to:
Portugal | Spain

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Taxonomy

Division:
Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
Family:
Alismataceae
Genus:
Baldellia
Species:
Baldellia alpestris

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:
Aquatic , Forb/herb
Height:
15 cm
Drought Tolerance:
Low
Bloom Months:
may,jun,jul,aug
Bloom Colors:
white, pink

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:
waterfowl, aquatic invertebrates

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:
Cold/moist stratification required — 30–60 days
Germination Time:
14–45 days
Notes:
Seeds require light and saturated soil conditions for germination. Often germinates underwater or in very shallow water.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI