Arenaria reptans

Arenaria reptans

Native to:
Costa Rica | Ecuador | El Salvador | Guam | Guatemala | Mexico | Mexico Central, Mexico Gulf, Mexico Northeast, Mexico Southeast, Mexico Southwest | Panamá

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Taxonomy

Division:
Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
Family:
Caryophyllaceae
Genus:
Arenaria
Species:
Arenaria reptans

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:
Subshrub
Height:
10 cm
Drought Tolerance:
Low
Bloom Months:
jun,jul,aug
Bloom Colors:
white
Ground Cover:
Yes
Lawn Substitute:
Yes

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:
Cold/moist stratification required — 30–60 days
Germination Time:
14–30 days
Notes:
Seeds germinate best after cold stratification; surface sow on moist soil and keep cool.

Source: deepseek-v4-flash

ORGHPS Germination Guide: Sow @ 20C. Germinates within 3 months.

Source: Ontario Rock Garden & Hardy Plant Society