Bassia stellaris

Bassia stellaris

Native to:
Afghanistan | China | India | Iran | Pakistan | Russia

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Taxonomy

Division:
Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
Family:
Amaranthaceae
Genus:
Bassia
Species:
Bassia stellaris

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:
Forb/herb
Height:
100 cm
Drought Tolerance:
High
Bloom Months:
jul,aug,sep
Bloom Colors:
green

Garden & Ecology Notes

Salt Tolerant:
Yes
Fall Color:
red, brown

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:
None required
Germination Time:
7–21 days
Notes:
Seeds germinate readily without pretreatment in warm conditions. Best germination occurs with soil temperatures above 15°C.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI