Diapensia purpurea
Diapensia purpurea
- Native to:
- China | India | Myanmar
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Diapensiaceae
- Genus:
- Diapensia
- Species:
- Diapensia purpurea
Growth Characteristics
- Growth Habit:
- Subshrub
- Height:
- 10 cm
- Drought Tolerance:
- Low
- Bloom Colors:
- purple, white
- Ground Cover:
- Yes
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Deer Resistant:
- Yes
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Propagation & Germination
- Stratification:
- Cold/moist stratification required — 60–90 days
- Germination Time:
- 30–60 days
- Notes:
- Seeds require cold stratification for 2-3 months to break dormancy; sow on surface of acidic, well-drained medium.
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