Snow Pearlwort
Sagina nivalis
- Native to:
- Aleutian Is., Canada, Finland, Føroyar, Greenland, Iceland, Kazakhstan, Kuril Is., Labrador, Norway, Russia, Svalbard, Sweden, United States
Denchev TT, Knudsen H, Denchev CM (2020) The smut fungi of Greenland. MycoKeys 64: 1-164. https://doi.org/10.3897/mycokeys.64.47380 (doi.org)
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Caryophyllaceae
- Genus:
- Sagina
- Species:
- Sagina nivalis
- USDA Symbol:
- SANI7
Growth Characteristics
- Life Cycle:
- Biennial | Perennial
- Growth Habit:
- Forb/herb
- Height:
- 5 cm
- Light Requirements:
- Full Sun,Part Shade
- Drought Tolerance:
- Low
- Bloom Months:
- jun,jul,aug
- Bloom Colors:
- white
- Ground Cover:
- Yes
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Deer Resistant:
- Yes
Soil Requirements
- Soil Type:
- rocky, 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 alpine and subalpine regions
Propagation & Germination
- Stratification:
- Cold/moist stratification required — 30–60 days
- Germination Time:
- 14–30 days
- Notes:
- Requires light for germination; sow on surface. Cold stratification improves germination rates.
The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI