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

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

bees, butterflies

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 in spring.

Source: deepseek-v4-flash