Cerastium beeringianum subsp. beeringianum

Cerastium beeringianum subsp. beeringianum

Native to:
Afghanistan | Aleutian Is. | Canada | AB, BC, MB, NT, NU, ON, QC, SK, YT | Kuril Is. | Labrador | Russia | United States | AK, AZ, CA, CO, ID, MT, NM, NV, OR, UT, WY

Taxonomy

Division:
Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
Family:
Caryophyllaceae
Genus:
Cerastium
Species:
Cerastium beeringianum subsp. beeringianum

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:
Forb/herb
Height:
20 cm
Drought Tolerance:
Medium
Bloom Months:
jun,jul,aug
Bloom Colors:
white
Ground Cover:
Yes

Garden & Ecology Notes

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 are very small and require surface sowing or light coverage.

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

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

Source: Ontario Rock Garden & Hardy Plant Society