Yellowtuft
Odontarrhena robertiana
- Native to:
- Corse
Cardioceras,Julius Anthon (Firm),Knoche, Herman W,Marsilly, Louis de Commines de, 1811- Revelière, E. (Eugène), 1823?-1892 Mabille, P. (Paul), 1835-1923,E.B. Drake Alpine Gardens (Lakebay, Wash.),Medbery Water Gardens,Curt Unverhau (Firm),Wolcott Nurseries,Medbery Water Gardens, author,Wm. Borsch & Son,Alpine Nursery (Woodbury, N.Y.),Wm. Borsch & Son Henry G. Gilbert Nursery and Seed Trade Catalog Collection
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Brassicaceae
- Genus:
- Odontarrhena
- Species:
- Odontarrhena robertiana
- USDA Symbol:
- ALCO16
Growth Characteristics
- Life Cycle:
- Perennial
- Growth Habit:
- Forb/herb , Subshrub
- Height:
- 30 cm
- Light Requirements:
- Full Sun
- Drought Tolerance:
- High
- Bloom Months:
- apr,may,jun
- Bloom Colors:
- yellow
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Deer Resistant:
- Yes
Soil Requirements
- Soil Type:
- rocky, well-drained calcareous soil
- pH:
- 6.0 - 7.5 (neutral to slightly alkaline)
- Drainage:
- excellent drainage required
- Moisture:
- dry to moderate
- Notes:
- native to limestone-rich areas
Propagation & Germination
- Stratification:
- Cold/moist stratification required — 30–60 days
- Germination Time:
- 14–28 days
The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI