Red Sandspurry
Spergularia rubra
- Native to:
- Afghanistan, Albania, Algeria, Austria, Baleares, Baltic States, Belarus, Belgium, Bulgaria, Canary Is., China, Corse, Czechia-Slovakia, East Aegean Is., Egypt, Eritrea, Ethiopia, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Kazakhstan, Kriti, Kuril Is., Libya, Madeira, Netherlands, North Caucasus, NW. Balkan Pen., Palestine, Poland, Romania, Russia, Sardegna, Sicilia, Sinai, Spain, Sudan-South Sudan, Switzerland, Transcaucasus, Türkiye, Türkiye-in-Europe, Ukraine, Yemen
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Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Caryophyllaceae
- Genus:
- Spergularia
- Species:
- Spergularia rubra
- USDA Symbol:
- SPRU
Growth Characteristics
- Life Cycle:
- Annual | Perennial
- Growth Habit:
- Forb/herb
- Height:
- 25 cm
- Light Requirements:
- Full Sun
- Drought Tolerance:
- Medium
- Bloom Months:
- may,jun,jul,aug,sep
- Bloom Colors:
- pink, white
- Ground Cover:
- Yes
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Deer Resistant:
- Yes
- Salt Tolerant:
- Yes
Soil Requirements
- Soil Type:
- sandy, nutrient-poor, well-drained soil
- pH:
- 5.5 - 7.5 (slightly acidic to neutral)
- Drainage:
- excellent drainage required
- Moisture:
- dry to moderate
- Notes:
- commonly found in disturbed, open areas
Propagation & Germination
- Stratification:
- None required
- Germination Time:
- 7–21 days
- Notes:
- Seeds germinate readily without pretreatment; surface sow as seeds require light for germination.
The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI