Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Caryophyllaceae

Genus:

Cerastium

Species:

Cerastium ponticum

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Forb/herb , Subshrub

Height:

30 cm

Drought Tolerance:

Medium

Bloom Months:

may,jun,jul

Bloom Colors:

white

Ground Cover:

Yes

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

bees

Deer Resistant:

Yes

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:

Cold/moist stratification required — 30–60 days

Germination Time:

14–30 days

Notes:

Seeds require light for germination; surface sow and do not cover. Cool temperatures around 15-18°C optimal.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI