Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Caryophyllaceae

Genus:

Arenaria

Species:

Arenaria cerastioides

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Forb/herb

Height:

10 cm

Drought Tolerance:

Medium

Bloom Months:

jun,jul,aug

Bloom Colors:

white

Ground Cover:

Yes

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

small pollinators

Deer Resistant:

Yes

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:

Cold/moist stratification required — 30–60 days

Germination Time:

14–30 days

Notes:

Seeds require light for germination. Best sown on surface of gritty, well-drained medium at cool temperatures.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI