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

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:
bees, butterflies
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
Notes:
Seeds germinate readily after cold stratification; sow in fall or stratify for 4-8 weeks.