Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Ericaceae

Genus:

Cassiope

Species:

Cassiope abbreviata

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Subshrub

Height:

15 cm

Drought Tolerance:

Medium

Bloom Months:

jun,jul,aug

Bloom Colors:

white

Ground Cover:

Yes

Evergreen Shrub:

Yes

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

pollinators

Deer Resistant:

Yes

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:

Cold/moist stratification required — 30–60 days

Germination Time:

14–45 days

Notes:

Requires light for germination. Surface sow seeds and maintain cool temperatures.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI