Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Caryophyllaceae

Genus:

Bolanthus

Species:

Bolanthus laconicus

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Forb/herb

Height:

20 cm

Drought Tolerance:

High

Bloom Months:

jun,jul,aug

Bloom Colors:

pink, white

Ground Cover:

Yes

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

bees, butterflies

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:

Cold/moist stratification required — 30–60 days

Germination Time:

14–42 days

Notes:

Seeds may benefit from cold stratification; sow on surface as light may aid germination.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI