Arenaria bourgaei
Arenaria bourgaei
- Native to:
- Mexico | Mexico Central, Mexico Northeast, Mexico Northwest, Mexico Southeast, Mexico Southwest
iNaturalist: © juancarlosgarciamorales1 (iNaturalist #3955190)
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Caryophyllaceae
- Genus:
- Arenaria
- Species:
- Arenaria bourgaei
Growth Characteristics
- Growth Habit:
- Forb/herb
- Height:
- 15 cm
- Drought Tolerance:
- Medium
- Bloom Months:
- may,jun,jul,aug
- Bloom Colors:
- 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:
- Requires light for germination. Seeds should be surface-sown on well-drained substrate.
The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI
ORGHPS Germination Guide: Sow @ 20C. Germinates within 3 months.