Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Caryophyllaceae

Genus:

Colobanthus

Species:

Colobanthus kerguelensis

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Forb/herb , Subshrub

Height:

5 cm

Drought Tolerance:

Low

Bloom Months:

jan,feb,dec

Bloom Colors:

white, green

Ground Cover:

Yes

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

insects

Deer Resistant:

Yes

Salt Tolerant:

Yes

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:

Cold/moist stratification required — 30–60 days

Germination Time:

14–45 days

Notes:

Requires cool temperatures and light for germination. Seeds from sub-Antarctic environments may have variable dormancy.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI