Craterostigma sessiliflorum

Craterostigma sessiliflorum

Native to:
Bangladesh | China | India | Jawa | Malaya | Myanmar | Nepal | Pakistan | Sri Lanka | Thailand | Vietnam

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Taxonomy

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

Growth Characteristics

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

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:
pollinators
Deer Resistant:
Yes

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:
None required
Germination Time:
7–21 days
Notes:
Seeds require light for germination and consistent moisture initially despite the plant's later drought tolerance.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI