Proliferous Pink
Petrorhagia nanteuilii
- Native to:
- Algeria, Baleares, Canary Is., Corse, France, Italy, Madeira, Morocco, Portugal, Sardegna, Spain
Balles2601 ( iNaturalist profile: Balles2601 (www.inaturalist.org) )
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Caryophyllaceae
- Genus:
- Petrorhagia
- Species:
- Petrorhagia nanteuilii
- USDA Symbol:
- PENA2
Growth Characteristics
- Life Cycle:
- Annual
- Growth Habit:
- Forb/herb
- Height:
- 50 cm
- Light Requirements:
- Full Sun
- Drought Tolerance:
- High
- Bloom Months:
- may,jun,jul,aug
- Bloom Colors:
- pink, white
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Deer Resistant:
- Yes
Soil Requirements
- Soil Type:
- poor, sandy, well-drained soil
- pH:
- 6.0 - 7.5 (slightly acidic to neutral)
- Drainage:
- excellent drainage required
- Moisture:
- dry to moderate
- Notes:
- native to rocky and sandy habitats
Propagation & Germination
- Stratification:
- None required
- Germination Time:
- 14–28 days
- Notes:
- Seeds germinate readily at soil surface with light exposure.
The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI