Franklin's Sandwort
Eremogone franklinii
Also known as: Thompson's sandwort
- Native to:
- United States
iNaturalist: © kawriver (iNaturalist #164659652)
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Caryophyllaceae
- Genus:
- Eremogone
- Species:
- Eremogone franklinii
- USDA Symbol:
- ARFR
Growth Characteristics
- Life Cycle:
- Perennial
- Growth Habit:
- Forb/herb , Subshrub
- Height:
- 20 cm
- Light Requirements:
- Full Sun
- Drought Tolerance:
- High
- Bloom Months:
- may,jun,jul
- 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 — 30–60 days
- Germination Time:
- 14–30 days
The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI
Pre-treatment: None required
Establishment: The Allium geyeri can be found throughout North America; from prairies to mid elevations in the mountains. The propagation protocol does not provide specific details on germination rate, temperature, or time range.
Source: npn.rngr.net