Hairy Braya

Braya pilosa

Native to:
Canada, Russia

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Taxonomy

Division:
Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
Family:
Brassicaceae
Genus:
Braya
Species:
Braya pilosa
USDA Symbol:
BRPI2

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:
Perennial
Growth Habit:
Forb/herb
Height:
15 cm
Light Requirements:
Full Sun
Drought Tolerance:
Low
Bloom Months:
jun,jul,aug
Bloom Colors:
white, pink

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:
rocky, well-drained calcareous soil
pH:
6.0 - 7.5 (slightly acidic to neutral)
Drainage:
excellent drainage required
Moisture:
dry to moderate
Notes:
native to arctic and alpine regions

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:
Cold/moist stratification required — 30–90 days
Notes:
Seeds likely require cold stratification to break dormancy, consistent with arctic-alpine species.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI