Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Eriocaulaceae

Genus:

Eriocaulon

Species:

Eriocaulon lineare

USDA Symbol:

ERLI3

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:

Perennial

Growth Habit:

Forb/herb

Height:

30 cm

Light Requirements:

Full Sun

Drought Tolerance:

Low

Bloom Months:

jul,aug,sep,oct

Bloom Colors:

white

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

sandy, acidic, nutrient-poor soil

pH:

4.5 - 6.5 (acidic to slightly acidic)

Drainage:

excellent drainage required

Moisture:

consistently moist

Notes:

commonly found in wet heathlands and bogs

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:

Cold/moist stratification required — 30–90 days

Notes:

Seeds require wet, acidic conditions and may germinate slowly; light may aid germination.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI