Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Caryophyllaceae

Genus:

Cerastium

Species:

Cerastium viscatum

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Subshrub

Height:

40 cm

Drought Tolerance:

Medium

Bloom Months:

mar,apr,may,jun,jul

Bloom Colors:

white

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

minor insect forage

Deer Resistant:

Yes

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:

Cold/moist stratification required — 30–60 days

Germination Time:

7–21 days

Notes:

Seeds germinate readily with light and cool temperatures. Surface sow or barely cover.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI