Eritrichium villosum
Eritrichium villosum
- Native to:
- Afghanistan | China | India | Kazakhstan | Kirgizstan | Pakistan | Russia | Tadzhikistan | United States | AK
iNaturalist: © petr_kosachev (iNaturalist #64582989)






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.