Acanthophyllum laxiusculum

Acanthophyllum laxiusculum

Native to:
Afghanistan | Iran | Turkmenistan

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Taxonomy

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

Growth Characteristics

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

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:
bees, butterflies
Deer Resistant:
Yes

Source: deepseek-v4-flash

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:
Cold/moist stratification required — 30–60 days
Germination Time:
14–30 days
Notes:
Seeds germinate after cold stratification; sow in well-drained soil.

Source: deepseek-v4-flash