Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Montiaceae

Genus:

Montia

Species:

Montia chamissoi

USDA Symbol:

MOCH

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:

Perennial

Growth Habit:

Forb/herb

Height:

40 cm

Light Requirements:

Full Sun

Drought Tolerance:

Low

Bloom Months:

may,jun,jul,aug

Bloom Colors:

white, pink

Ground Cover:

Yes

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

waterfowl

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

moist, fertile, organic-rich soil

pH:

5.5 - 7.5 (slightly acidic to neutral)

Drainage:

tolerates poor drainage

Moisture:

consistently moist

Notes:

commonly found in wetlands and marshy areas

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:

Cold/moist stratification required — 30–90 days

Germination Time:

14–60 days

Notes:

Seeds require light for germination. Often propagates vegetatively via bulbils in leaf axils.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI