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