Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Montiaceae

Genus:

Cistanthe

Species:

Cistanthe guadalupensis

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Succulent , Shrub

Height:

40 cm

Drought Tolerance:

High

Bloom Months:

mar,apr,may,jun

Bloom Colors:

pink, magenta

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

small birds, insects

Deer Resistant:

Yes

Salt Tolerant:

Yes

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:

None required

Germination Time:

7–21 days

Notes:

Seeds germinate readily with warmth and light. Surface sow or barely cover as light may aid germination.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI