Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Amaranthaceae

Genus:

Arthrocaulon

Species:

Arthrocaulon meridionale

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Subshrub

Height:

40 cm

Drought Tolerance:

High

Bloom Months:

jul,aug,sep

Ground Cover:

Yes

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

shorebirds, small invertebrates

Deer Resistant:

Yes

Salt Tolerant:

Yes

Fall Color:

reddish

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:

None required

Germination Time:

7–21 days

Notes:

Seeds germinate readily in saline conditions with warmth and moisture. Salinity enhances germination rates.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI