Minuartia filifolia

Minuartia filifolia

Native to:
Eritrea | Ethiopia | Saudi Arabia | Sudan-South Sudan | Tanzania | Yemen

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Taxonomy

Division:
Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
Family:
Caryophyllaceae
Genus:
Minuartia
Species:
Minuartia filifolia

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:
Forb/herb , Subshrub
Height:
15 cm
Drought Tolerance:
High
Bloom Months:
apr,may,jun
Bloom Colors:
white
Ground Cover:
Yes

Garden & Ecology Notes

Deer Resistant:
Yes
Fire Ecology:
Fire adapted — tolerates or benefits from fire
Fire Notes:
Benefits from periodic fire to maintain open, sandy habitat and reduce competition.

Source: deepseek-v4-flash

Propagation & Germination

ORGHPS Germination Guide: Sow @ 20C. Germinates within 3 months.

Source: Ontario Rock Garden & Hardy Plant Society