Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Brassicaceae

Genus:

Aubrieta

Species:

Aubrieta parviflora

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Subshrub

Height:

15 cm

Drought Tolerance:

Medium

Bloom Months:

apr,may,jun

Bloom Colors:

purple, violet, pink

Ground Cover:

Yes

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

bees, butterflies

Deer Resistant:

Yes

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:

Cold/moist stratification required — 21–42 days

Germination Time:

14–28 days

Notes:

Seeds require light for germination; surface sow and do not cover. Cool temperatures (15-18°C) improve germination rates.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI