Aethionema saxatile subsp. corinthiacum

Aethionema saxatile subsp. corinthiacum

Native to:
Greece

Taxonomy

Division:
Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
Family:
Brassicaceae
Genus:
Aethionema
Species:
Aethionema saxatile subsp. corinthiacum

Growth Characteristics

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

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:
bees, butterflies
Deer Resistant:
Yes

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Propagation & Germination

Stratification:
None required
Germination Time:
7–21 days
Notes:
Seeds germinate readily at cool temperatures (15-18°C) with light exposure. Fresh seed shows best germination rates.

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