Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Montiaceae

Genus:

Cistanthe

Species:

Cistanthe picta

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Subshrub

Height:

30 cm

Drought Tolerance:

High

Bloom Months:

may,jun,jul,aug

Bloom Colors:

pink, magenta, white

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 with light and consistent moisture. Surface sow or barely cover as light aids germination.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI