Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Brassicaceae

Genus:

Aubrieta

Species:

Aubrieta columnae subsp. sicula

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Subshrub

Height:

15 cm

Drought Tolerance:

High

Bloom Months:

mar,apr,may

Bloom Colors:

purple, pink, violet

Ground Cover:

Yes

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

bees, butterflies

Deer Resistant:

Yes

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:

Cold/moist stratification required — 14–30 days

Germination Time:

14–21 days

Notes:

Seeds germinate best with light exposure. Cool temperatures (15-18°C) promote germination.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI