Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Linderniaceae

Genus:

Craterostigma

Species:

Craterostigma purpureum

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Forb/herb

Height:

15 cm

Drought Tolerance:

High

Bloom Months:

jun,jul,aug,sep

Bloom Colors:

purple, pink

Ground Cover:

Yes

Garden & Ecology Notes

Deer Resistant:

Yes

Fire Ecology:

Fire adapted — tolerates or benefits from fire

Fire Notes:

Adapted to fire-prone grasslands and rocky habitats. Resprouts from base after burning.

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:

None required

Germination Time:

7–21 days

Notes:

Seeds germinate readily at warm temperatures. Surface sow with light exposure.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI