Cerastium pauciflorum

Cerastium pauciflorum

Native to:
China | Japan | Kazakhstan | Kirgizstan | Korea | Russia

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Taxonomy

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

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:
Subshrub
Height:
15 cm
Drought Tolerance:
Low
Bloom Months:
jun,jul,aug
Bloom Colors:
white
Ground Cover:
Yes

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:
small mammals

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:
Cold/moist stratification required — 30–60 days
Germination Time:
14–30 days
Notes:
Requires light for germination. Seeds should be surface sown and kept consistently moist.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI

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

Source: Ontario Rock Garden & Hardy Plant Society