Cerastium tianschanicum

Cerastium tianschanicum

Native to:
Afghanistan | China | Kazakhstan | Kirgizstan | Tadzhikistan | Uzbekistan

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Taxonomy

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

Growth Characteristics

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

Garden & Ecology Notes

Deer Resistant:
Yes

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:
Cold/moist stratification required — 30–60 days
Germination Time:
14–30 days
Notes:
Seeds germinate best with light exposure at cool temperatures. Surface sow or barely cover.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI

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

Source: Ontario Rock Garden & Hardy Plant Society