Eritrichium villosum

Eritrichium villosum

Native to:
Afghanistan | China | India | Kazakhstan | Kirgizstan | Pakistan | Russia | Tadzhikistan | United States | AK

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Taxonomy

Division:
Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
Family:
Boraginaceae
Genus:
Eritrichium
Species:
Eritrichium villosum

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

Wildlife Value:
bees
Deer Resistant:
Yes

Source: deepseek-v4-flash

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:
Cold/moist stratification required — 30–60 days
Germination Time:
14–30 days
Notes:
Seeds benefit from cold stratification for 4-8 weeks before sowing.

Source: deepseek-v4-flash

ORGHPS Germination Guide: Sow @ 20C for 3 months, then place @ 4C for 3 months.

Source: Ontario Rock Garden & Hardy Plant Society