Arenaria rotundifolia subsp. rotundifolia

Arenaria rotundifolia subsp. rotundifolia

Native to:
Bulgaria | Greece | India | Iran | Kazakhstan | Kirgizstan | North Caucasus | NW. Balkan Pen. | Romania | Tadzhikistan | Transcaucasus | Türkiye | Uzbekistan

Taxonomy

Division:
Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
Family:
Caryophyllaceae
Genus:
Arenaria
Species:
Arenaria rotundifolia subsp. rotundifolia

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:
Subshrub
Height:
15 cm
Drought Tolerance:
Medium
Bloom Months:
jun,jul,aug
Bloom Colors:
white
Ground Cover:
Yes

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:
pollinators
Deer Resistant:
Yes

Source: Claude claude-sonnet-4-5-20250929 Batch

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:
Cold/moist stratification required — 30–60 days
Germination Time:
14–30 days
Notes:
Light may enhance germination. Seeds require cool temperatures and consistent moisture.

Source: Claude claude-sonnet-4-5-20250929 Batch

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

Source: Ontario Rock Garden & Hardy Plant Society