Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Brassicaceae

Genus:

Aethionema

Species:

Aethionema karamanicum

Growth Characteristics

Height:

20 cm

Drought Tolerance:

High

Bloom Months:

apr,may,jun

Bloom Colors:

pink, white

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:

14–28 days

Notes:

Surface sow or lightly cover seeds; requires light for germination. Cool temperatures around 15-18°C are optimal.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI