Mountain Stitchwort
Cherleria biflora
Also known as: twinflower sandwort
- Native to:
- Afghanistan, Aleutian Is., Austria, Canada, China, Finland, Greenland, Iceland, India, Italy, Japan, Kazakhstan, Kirgizstan, Labrador, Norway, Pakistan, Russia, Svalbard, Sweden, Switzerland, Tadzhikistan, United States
iNaturalist: © lenachiasson (iNaturalist #32179747)
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Caryophyllaceae
- Genus:
- Cherleria
- Species:
- Cherleria biflora
- USDA Symbol:
- MIBI9
Growth Characteristics
- Life Cycle:
- Perennial
- Growth Habit:
- Forb/herb
- Height:
- 5 cm
- Light Requirements:
- Full Sun
- Drought Tolerance:
- Low
- Bloom Months:
- jun,jul,aug
- Bloom Colors:
- white
- Ground Cover:
- Yes
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Deer Resistant:
- Yes
Soil Requirements
- Soil Type:
- rocky, well-drained, nutrient-poor soil
- pH:
- 6.0 - 7.5 (slightly acidic to neutral)
- Drainage:
- excellent drainage required
- Moisture:
- dry to moderate
- Notes:
- native to alpine and subalpine regions
Propagation & Germination
- Stratification:
- Cold/moist stratification required — 30–90 days
- Germination Time:
- 14–42 days
- Notes:
- Seeds require cold stratification and light for germination. Germinates best at cool temperatures.
The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI