Arnebia purpurascens

Arnebia purpurascens

Native to:
Ethiopia

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Taxonomy

Division:
Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
Family:
Boraginaceae
Genus:
Arnebia
Species:
Arnebia purpurascens

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:
Forb/herb
Height:
30 cm
Drought Tolerance:
High
Bloom Months:
may,jun,jul
Bloom Colors:
yellow, purple

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:
bees, butterflies
Deer Resistant:
Yes

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:
Cold/moist stratification required — 30–60 days
Germination Time:
14–30 days
Notes:
Requires light for germination; seeds should be surface-sown or lightly covered. Cool temperatures preferred.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI