Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Montiaceae

Genus:

Calandrinia

Species:

Calandrinia caespitosa

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Forb/herb

Height:

10 cm

Drought Tolerance:

High

Bloom Months:

jun,jul,aug,sep

Bloom Colors:

magenta, pink

Ground Cover:

Yes

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

bees

Deer Resistant:

Yes

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:

None required

Germination Time:

14–28 days

Notes:

Seeds germinate readily at cool temperatures (50-60°F). Surface sow as seeds require light for germination.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI