Annual Sandwort

Sabulina pusilla

Native to:
Canada, Tadzhikistan, United States
Annual Sandwort

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Taxonomy

Division:
Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
Family:
Caryophyllaceae
Genus:
Sabulina
Species:
Sabulina pusilla
USDA Symbol:
MIPU7

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:
Annual
Growth Habit:
Forb/herb
Height:
8 cm
Drought Tolerance:
Low
Bloom Months:
apr,may,jun,jul,aug
Bloom Colors:
white

Garden & Ecology Notes

Deer Resistant:
Yes

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:
Cold/moist stratification required — 30–60 days
Germination Time:
14–42 days
Notes:
Seeds are tiny and require light for germination; surface sow without covering.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI