Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Amaranthaceae

Genus:

Caroxylon

Species:

Caroxylon dzhungaricum

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Subshrub

Height:

80 cm

Drought Tolerance:

High

Bloom Months:

jul,aug,sep

Bloom Colors:

green, yellow

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

seed-eating birds, small mammals

Deer Resistant:

Yes

Salt Tolerant:

Yes

Fall Color:

reddish-brown

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:

Cold/moist stratification required — 30–60 days

Germination Time:

7–21 days

Notes:

Seeds germinate best with light exposure and fluctuating temperatures. May have variable germination due to seed coat dormancy.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI