Acanthophyllum pungens
Acanthophyllum pungens
- Native to:
- China | Kazakhstan | Kirgizstan | North Caucasus | Russia | Tadzhikistan | Transcaucasus | Uzbekistan
iNaturalist: © urgamal (iNaturalist #48625658)
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Caryophyllaceae
- Genus:
- Acanthophyllum
- Species:
- Acanthophyllum pungens
Growth Characteristics
- Growth Habit:
- Subshrub
- Height:
- 15 cm
- Drought Tolerance:
- High
- Bloom Months:
- may,jun,jul
- Bloom Colors:
- pink, white
- 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 germinate best with light exposure. Cool temperatures (15-18°C) preferred for germination.
The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI