Montia rivularis
Montia fontana subsp. amporitana
- Native to:
- Belgium, Corse, Czechia-Slovakia, East Aegean Is., France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Lebanon-Syria, Morocco, Norway, NW. Balkan Pen., Poland, Romania, Sardegna, Sicilia, Spain, Sweden, Türkiye
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Montiaceae
- Genus:
- Montia
- Species:
- Montia fontana subsp. amporitana
- USDA Symbol:
- MORI3
Growth Characteristics
- Height:
- 30 cm
- Light Requirements:
- Full Sun
- Drought Tolerance:
- Low
- Bloom Months:
- apr,may,jun,jul
- Bloom Colors:
- white
- Ground Cover:
- Yes
Soil Requirements
- Soil Type:
- moist, nutrient-rich, well-drained soil
- pH:
- 5.5 - 7.0 (slightly acidic to neutral)
- Drainage:
- tolerates poor drainage
- Moisture:
- consistently moist
- Notes:
- Commonly found in wet meadows and stream banks
Propagation & Germination
- Stratification:
- Cold/moist stratification required — 30–60 days
- Germination Time:
- 14–30 days
- Notes:
- Seeds require light for germination and cool temperatures.
The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI