Silene rupestris
Atocion rupestre
- Native to:
- Austria, Corse, Finland, France, Germany, Italy, Norway, NW. Balkan Pen., Russia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland
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Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Caryophyllaceae
- Genus:
- Atocion
- Species:
- Atocion rupestre
- USDA Symbol:
- SIRU6
Growth Characteristics
- Height:
- 30 cm
- Light Requirements:
- Full Sun
- Drought Tolerance:
- High
- Bloom Months:
- jun,jul,aug
- Bloom Colors:
- pink, white
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Wildlife Value:
- butterflies, bees
- Deer Resistant:
- Yes
Soil Requirements
- Soil Type:
- rocky, well-drained, calcareous soil
- pH:
- 6.0 - 7.5 (slightly acidic to neutral)
- Drainage:
- excellent drainage required
- Moisture:
- dry to moderate
- Notes:
- often found in limestone areas
Propagation & Germination
- Stratification:
- Cold/moist stratification required — 30–60 days
- Germination Time:
- 14–30 days
- Notes:
- Seeds benefit from light exposure during germination. Surface sow or barely cover.
The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI