Saponaria calabrica

Saponaria calabrica

Native to:
Albania | East Aegean Is. | Greece | Italy | Kriti | Sicilia | Türkiye-in-Europe

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Taxonomy

Division:
Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
Family:
Caryophyllaceae
Genus:
Saponaria
Species:
Saponaria calabrica

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:
Forb/herb
Height:
30 cm
Drought Tolerance:
Medium
Bloom Colors:
pink, white

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:
bees, butterflies
Deer Resistant:
Yes

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Propagation & Germination

Stratification:
Cold/moist stratification required — 14–30 days
Germination Time:
14–28 days
Notes:
Seeds germinate readily after cold stratification; surface sow and keep moist.

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