Dixie Stitchwort

Sabulina muscorum

Native to:
United States

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Taxonomy

Division:
Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
Family:
Caryophyllaceae
Genus:
Sabulina
Species:
Sabulina muscorum
USDA Symbol:
MIMU6

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:
Annual
Growth Habit:
Forb/herb
Height:
5 cm
Drought Tolerance:
Low
Bloom Months:
may,jun,jul,aug
Bloom Colors:
white
Ground Cover:
Yes

Garden & Ecology Notes

Deer Resistant:
Yes

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:
sandy, well-drained, nutrient-poor soil
pH:
5.5 - 7.0 (slightly acidic to neutral)
Drainage:
excellent drainage required
Moisture:
dry to moderate
Notes:
native to rocky, alpine environments

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:
Cold/moist stratification required — 30–60 days
Germination Time:
14–30 days
Notes:
Seeds are tiny and require light for germination; surface sow and keep consistently moist.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI