Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Montiaceae

Genus:

Claytonia

Species:

Claytonia peirsonii subsp. bernardinus

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Geophyte

Height:

15 cm

Drought Tolerance:

Medium

Bloom Months:

may,jun,jul

Bloom Colors:

white, pink

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

small mammals, native bees

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Propagation & Germination

Stratification:

Cold/moist stratification required — 30–60 days

Germination Time:

14–30 days

Notes:

Seeds require light for germination; keep moist and cool during stratification period.

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