Arenaria procera

Eremogone procera

Native to:
Austria, Baltic States, Belarus, Bulgaria, Czechia-Slovakia, Hungary, Kazakhstan, Poland, Romania, Russia, Ukraine

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Taxonomy

Division:
Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
Family:
Caryophyllaceae
Genus:
Eremogone
Species:
Eremogone procera
USDA Symbol:
ARPR13

Growth Characteristics

Height:
40 cm
Light Requirements:
Full Sun
Drought Tolerance:
High
Bloom Months:
may,jun,jul,aug
Bloom Colors:
white

Garden & Ecology Notes

Deer Resistant:
Yes
Fire Ecology:
Fire adapted — tolerates or benefits from fire
Fire Notes:
Resprouts from root crown following fire; typical of dry montane and prairie habitats.

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
Notes:
Light may enhance germination. Seeds are small and should be surface-sown or lightly covered.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI