Craterostigma abyssinicum

Craterostigma abyssinicum

Native to:
Cameroon | Ethiopia | Kenya | Nigeria | Sudan-South Sudan | Tanzania | Uganda

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Taxonomy

Division:
Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
Family:
Linderniaceae
Genus:
Craterostigma
Species:
Craterostigma abyssinicum

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:
Forb/herb
Height:
15 cm
Drought Tolerance:
High
Bloom Months:
jun,jul,aug,sep
Bloom Colors:
blue, purple
Ground Cover:
Yes

Garden & Ecology Notes

Deer Resistant:
Yes

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:
None required
Germination Time:
7–21 days
Notes:
Seeds germinate readily with moisture and warmth. Plant is resurrection plant capable of extreme desiccation tolerance.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI