Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Caryophyllaceae

Genus:

Arenaria

Species:

Arenaria saponarioides

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Forb/herb

Height:

15 cm

Drought Tolerance:

High

Bloom Months:

may,jun,jul,aug

Bloom Colors:

white

Ground Cover:

Yes

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

bees, small pollinators

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 or barely covered.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI