Cardamine pratensis subsp. rivularis

Cardamine pratensis subsp. rivularis

Native to:
Austria | Bulgaria | France | Germany | Italy | NW. Balkan Pen. | Romania | Switzerland | Ukraine

Taxonomy

Division:
Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
Family:
Brassicaceae
Genus:
Cardamine
Species:
Cardamine pratensis subsp. rivularis

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:
Forb/herb
Height:
60 cm
Drought Tolerance:
Low
Bloom Months:
apr,may,jun
Bloom Colors:
white, pink, lavender

Keystone Species Ranking

Caterpillar Keystone:
★☆☆☆☆ Butterfly & moth species supported by this genus (NWF)

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:
bees, butterflies

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Propagation & Germination

Stratification:
Cold/moist stratification required — 30–60 days
Germination Time:
7–21 days
Notes:
Seeds require light for germination and cool temperatures around 15-18°C for optimal sprouting.

Source: Claude claude-sonnet-4-5-20250929 Batch