Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Brassicaceae

Genus:

Arabis

Species:

Arabis serpillifolia subsp. nivalis

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Forb/herb

Height:

15 cm

Drought Tolerance:

Medium

Bloom Months:

jun,jul,aug

Bloom Colors:

white

Ground Cover:

Yes

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

small pollinators

Deer Resistant:

Yes

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Propagation & Germination

Stratification:

Cold/moist stratification required — 30–60 days

Germination Time:

14–42 days

Notes:

Seeds require light for germination and benefit from cold stratification to break dormancy typical of alpine Brassicaceae.

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