Hornungia alpina

Hornungia alpina

Native to:
Albania | Austria | Bulgaria | Czechia-Slovakia | France | Germany | Italy | Morocco | NW. Balkan Pen. | Poland | Portugal | Romania | Spain | Switzerland

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Taxonomy

Division:
Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
Family:
Brassicaceae
Genus:
Hornungia
Species:
Hornungia alpina

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:
Subshrub
Height:
15 cm
Drought Tolerance:
Low
Bloom Months:
jun,jul,aug
Bloom Colors:
white
Ground Cover:
Yes

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:
Cold/moist stratification required — 30–60 days
Germination Time:
14–30 days
Notes:
Seeds benefit from cold stratification for 4-8 weeks to break dormancy; sow on surface of well-drained seed mix.

Source: deepseek-v4-flash

ORGHPS Germination Guide: Sow @ 20C. Germinates within 3 months.

Source: Ontario Rock Garden & Hardy Plant Society