Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Brassicaceae

Genus:

Brassica

Species:

Brassica nivalis subsp. nivalis

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Subshrub

Height:

15 cm

Drought Tolerance:

Medium

Bloom Months:

jun,jul,aug

Bloom Colors:

yellow

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

pollinators

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Propagation & Germination

Stratification:

Cold/moist stratification required — 30–60 days

Germination Time:

7–21 days

Notes:

Requires cold stratification to break dormancy. Germinates best at cool temperatures typical of alpine conditions.

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