Saponaria cerastoides
Saponaria cerastoides
- Native to:
- Iran | Transcaucasus | Türkiye
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Caryophyllaceae
- Genus:
- Saponaria
- Species:
- Saponaria cerastoides
Growth Characteristics
- Growth Habit:
- Forb/herb
- Height:
- 30 cm
- Drought Tolerance:
- Medium
- Bloom Months:
- jun,jul,aug
- Bloom Colors:
- pink
- Ground Cover:
- Yes
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Wildlife Value:
- bees
Source: deepseek-v4-flash
Propagation & Germination
- Stratification:
- Cold/moist stratification required — 30–60 days
- Germination Time:
- 14–30 days
- Notes:
- Seeds germinate best after cold stratification; sow in spring.
Source: deepseek-v4-flash