Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Nyctaginaceae

Genus:

Abronia

Species:

Abronia maritima subsp. maritima

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Subshrub

Height:

30 cm

Drought Tolerance:

High

Bloom Months:

feb,mar,apr,may,jun,jul,aug,sep,oct,nov

Bloom Colors:

magenta, pink, red

Ground Cover:

Yes

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

butterflies, native bees

Deer Resistant:

Yes

Salt Tolerant:

Yes

Fragrant:

Yes

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:

Cold/moist stratification required — 30–60 days

Scarification:

Seed coat scarification required before sowing

Germination Time:

14–45 days

Notes:

Seed coat scarification improves germination rates. Seeds germinate best with cool stratification followed by warm temperatures and light.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI