Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Ericaceae

Genus:

Anthopterus

Species:

Anthopterus verticillatus

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Shrub

Height:

30 cm

Drought Tolerance:

Low

Bloom Months:

jun,jul,aug

Bloom Colors:

white, pink

Evergreen Shrub:

Yes

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

birds

Deer Resistant:

Yes

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:

Cold/moist stratification required — 60–90 days

Germination Time:

30–90 days

Notes:

Seeds may show erratic germination. Cool temperatures and consistent moisture aid germination.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI