Aethionema armenum

Aethionema armenum

Native to:
Lebanon-Syria | Transcaucasus | Türkiye

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Taxonomy

Division:
Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
Family:
Brassicaceae
Genus:
Aethionema
Species:
Aethionema armenum

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:
Subshrub
Height:
20 cm
Drought Tolerance:
High
Bloom Months:
may,jun,jul
Bloom Colors:
pink, purple
Ground Cover:
Yes

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:
bees, small pollinators
Deer Resistant:
Yes

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:
Cold/moist stratification required — 30–60 days
Germination Time:
14–30 days
Notes:
Requires light for germination. Surface sow or barely cover seeds.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI

ORGHPS Germination Guide: Sow @ 20C. Germinates within 3 months.

Source: Ontario Rock Garden & Hardy Plant Society