Wingstem Spurry
Spergula pentandra
- Native to:
- Albania, Algeria, Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Canary Is., Corse, Czechia-Slovakia, East Aegean Is., France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Italy, Libya, Morocco, NW. Balkan Pen., Poland, Portugal, Romania, Sardegna, Sicilia, Spain, Tunisia, Türkiye, Türkiye-in-Europe
Marie Portas
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Caryophyllaceae
- Genus:
- Spergula
- Species:
- Spergula pentandra
- USDA Symbol:
- SPPE4
Growth Characteristics
- Life Cycle:
- Annual
- Growth Habit:
- Forb/herb
- Height:
- 15 cm
- Drought Tolerance:
- Medium
- Bloom Months:
- apr,may,jun
- Bloom Colors:
- white
- Ground Cover:
- Yes
Wildlife Benefits
- Bees:
- ★☆☆☆☆ Documented bee visitation (GBIF)
Soil Requirements
- Soil Type:
- sandy, acidic, nutrient-poor soil
- pH:
- 5.5 - 7.0 (slightly acidic to neutral)
- Drainage:
- excellent drainage required
- Moisture:
- dry to moderate
- Notes:
- native to coastal and sandy areas
Propagation & Germination
- Stratification:
- None required
- Germination Time:
- 7–21 days
- Notes:
- Seeds germinate readily in spring with adequate moisture; light may enhance germination.
The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI