Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Montiaceae

Genus:

Cistanthe

Species:

Cistanthe grandiflora

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Forb/herb , Subshrub

Height:

40 cm

Drought Tolerance:

High

Bloom Months:

may,jun,jul,aug

Bloom Colors:

pink, magenta, rose

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

bees, small birds

Deer Resistant:

Yes

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:

Cold/moist stratification required — 30–60 days

Germination Time:

7–21 days

Notes:

Seeds require light for germination. Surface sow and maintain cool temperatures around 15-18°C.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI