Acanthophyllum lilacinum
Acanthophyllum lilacinum
- Native to:
- Afghanistan | Iran | Turkmenistan
iNaturalist: © benoit_segerer (iNaturalist #141984834)
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Caryophyllaceae
- Genus:
- Acanthophyllum
- Species:
- Acanthophyllum lilacinum
Growth Characteristics
- Growth Habit:
- Subshrub
- Height:
- 30 cm
- Drought Tolerance:
- High
- Bloom Months:
- jun,jul,aug
- Bloom Colors:
- pink, lilac
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Wildlife Value:
- bees
- 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 best after cold stratification at 4°C for 4-8 weeks.
Source: deepseek-v4-flash