Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Brassicaceae

Genus:

Arabidopsis

Species:

Arabidopsis arenicola

USDA Symbol:

ARAR32

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:

Annual

Growth Habit:

Forb/herb

Height:

30 cm

Light Requirements:

Full Sun

Drought Tolerance:

Medium

Bloom Months:

mar,apr,may,jun

Bloom Colors:

white

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

small insects

Deer Resistant:

Yes

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

sandy, well-drained, nutrient-poor soil

pH:

5.5 - 7.0 (slightly acidic to neutral)

Drainage:

excellent drainage required

Moisture:

dry to moderate

Notes:

adapted to sandy, coastal environments

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:

Cold/moist stratification required — 14–30 days

Germination Time:

5–14 days

Notes:

Light promotes germination. Seeds are small and should be surface-sown or barely covered.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI