Acanthophyllum acerosum

Acanthophyllum acerosum

Native to:
Iran | Iraq | Türkiye
Acanthophyllum acerosum

GBIF: Rechinger,K.H. Itinera orientalia 1956/57 11359

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Taxonomy

Division:
Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
Family:
Caryophyllaceae
Genus:
Acanthophyllum
Species:
Acanthophyllum acerosum

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:
Subshrub
Height:
30 cm
Drought Tolerance:
High
Bloom Months:
may,jun,jul
Bloom Colors:
white, pink

Garden & Ecology Notes

Deer Resistant:
Yes

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:
Cold/moist stratification required — 30–60 days
Germination Time:
14–30 days
Notes:
Seeds require light for germination. Surface sow or barely cover with fine sand.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI