Cistanthe frigida

Cistanthe frigida

Native to:
Argentina | Chile

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Taxonomy

Division:
Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
Family:
Montiaceae
Genus:
Cistanthe
Species:
Cistanthe frigida

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:
Forb/herb
Height:
15 cm
Drought Tolerance:
High
Bloom Months:
jun,jul,aug
Bloom Colors:
pink, white

Garden & Ecology Notes

Deer Resistant:
Yes

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:
Cold/moist stratification required — 30–60 days
Germination Time:
14–30 days
Notes:
Seeds require light for germination. Surface sow on well-drained medium.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI