Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Caryophyllaceae

Genus:

Arenaria

Species:

Arenaria tetraquetra

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Subshrub

Height:

10 cm

Drought Tolerance:

High

Bloom Months:

jun,jul,aug

Bloom Colors:

white

Ground Cover:

Yes

Lawn Substitute:

Yes

Garden & Ecology Notes

Deer Resistant:

Yes

Source: deepseek-v4-flash

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 well-drained gritty mix.

Source: deepseek-v4-flash