Claytonia exigua subsp. exigua

Claytonia exigua subsp. exigua

Native to:
Canada | BC | Mexico | Mexico Northwest | United States | CA, NV, OR, WA

Taxonomy

Division:
Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
Family:
Montiaceae
Genus:
Claytonia
Species:
Claytonia exigua subsp. exigua

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:
Forb/herb
Height:
10 cm
Drought Tolerance:
Low
Bloom Months:
mar,apr,may,jun
Bloom Colors:
white, pink

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:
small mammals, early season pollinators

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Propagation & Germination

Stratification:
Cold/moist stratification required — 30–60 days
Germination Time:
14–30 days
Notes:
Requires light for germination. Seeds should be surface-sown or barely covered.

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