Cerastium lanceolatum

Cerastium lanceolatum

Native to:
Burundi | Cameroon | DR Congo | Ethiopia | Gulf of Guinea Is. | India | Jawa | Kenya | Lesotho | Lesser Sunda Is. | Malawi | Mozambique | New Guinea | Réunion | Rwanda | South Africa | Sri Lanka | Sulawesi | Tanzania | Uganda | Zimbabwe

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Taxonomy

Division:
Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
Family:
Caryophyllaceae
Genus:
Cerastium
Species:
Cerastium lanceolatum

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:
Forb/herb , Subshrub
Height:
30 cm
Drought Tolerance:
Medium
Bloom Months:
apr,may,jun
Bloom Colors:
white
Ground Cover:
Yes

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:
Cold/moist stratification required — 30–60 days
Germination Time:
7–21 days
Notes:
Seeds require light for germination; surface sow or press lightly into soil.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI

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

Source: Ontario Rock Garden & Hardy Plant Society