Hectorella caespitosa
Hectorella caespitosa
- Native to:
- New Zealand
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Montiaceae
- Genus:
- Hectorella
- Species:
- Hectorella caespitosa
Growth Characteristics
- Growth Habit:
- Subshrub
- Height:
- 5 cm
- Drought Tolerance:
- Medium
- Bloom Months:
- jan,feb,nov,dec
- Bloom Colors:
- white
- Ground Cover:
- Yes
- Lawn Substitute:
- Yes
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Deer Resistant:
- Yes
Source: deepseek-v4-flash
Propagation & Germination
- Stratification:
- Cold/moist stratification required — 30–60 days
- Germination Time:
- 30–90 days
- Notes:
- Seeds benefit from cold stratification for 4-8 weeks to break dormancy; sow on surface of well-drained mix.
Source: deepseek-v4-flash