Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Montiaceae

Genus:

Calandrinia

Species:

Calandrinia graminifolia

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Forb/herb

Height:

20 cm

Drought Tolerance:

High

Bloom Months:

apr,may,jun,jul

Bloom Colors:

pink, magenta

Ground Cover:

Yes

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

small mammals, seed-eating birds

Deer Resistant:

Yes

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:

None required

Germination Time:

7–21 days

Notes:

Seeds germinate readily at warm temperatures (18-24°C). Light may enhance germination.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI