Eritrichium argenteum
Eritrichium argenteum
- Native to:
- United States | CO, ID, MT, NM, OR, UT, WA, WY
iNaturalist: © lewtweed (iNaturalist #149006160)
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Boraginaceae
- Genus:
- Eritrichium
- Species:
- Eritrichium argenteum
Growth Characteristics
- Growth Habit:
- Subshrub
- Height:
- 15 cm
- Drought Tolerance:
- High
- Bloom Months:
- jun,jul,aug
- Bloom Colors:
- blue
- Ground Cover:
- Yes
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Deer Resistant:
- Yes
Source: deepseek-v4-flash
Propagation & Germination
- Stratification:
- Cold/moist stratification required — 60–90 days
- Germination Time:
- 14–30 days
- Notes:
- Seeds benefit from cold stratification for 60-90 days to break dormancy.
Source: deepseek-v4-flash