Acanthophyllum herniarioides
Acanthophyllum herniarioides
- Native to:
- Kirgizstan | Pakistan | Tadzhikistan | Uzbekistan
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Caryophyllaceae
- Genus:
- Acanthophyllum
- Species:
- Acanthophyllum herniarioides
Growth Characteristics
- Growth Habit:
- Forb/herb
- Height:
- 15 cm
- Drought Tolerance:
- High
- Bloom Months:
- may,jun,jul
- Bloom Colors:
- white, pink
- Ground Cover:
- Yes
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Deer Resistant:
- Yes
Propagation & Germination
- Stratification:
- Cold/moist stratification required — 30–60 days
- Germination Time:
- 14–30 days
- Notes:
- Seeds benefit from light exposure during germination. Best germinated at cool temperatures around 15-18°C.
The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI