False Mermaidweed

Floerkea proserpinacoides

Native to:
Canada, United States

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Taxonomy

Division:
Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
Family:
Limnanthaceae
Genus:
Floerkea
Species:
Floerkea proserpinacoides
USDA Symbol:
FLPR

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:
Annual
Growth Habit:
Forb/herb
Height:
30 cm
Light Requirements:
Part Shade
Drought Tolerance:
Low
Bloom Months:
apr,may,jun
Bloom Colors:
white
Ground Cover:
Yes

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:
small mammals

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:
rich, well-drained loamy soil
pH:
5.5 - 7.0 (slightly acidic to neutral)
Drainage:
good drainage required
Moisture:
consistently moist
Notes:
prefers shaded, woodland environments

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:
Cold/moist stratification required — 60–90 days

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI

Pre-treatment: Seeds are warm and cold stratified

Source: npn.rngr.net