Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Plantaginaceae

Genus:

Gratiola

Species:

Gratiola amphiantha

USDA Symbol:

AMPU7

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:

Annual

Growth Habit:

Forb/herb

Height:

10 cm

Light Requirements:

Part Shade

Drought Tolerance:

Low

Bloom Months:

mar,apr,may

Bloom Colors:

white, purple

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

sandy, acidic, nutrient-poor soil

pH:

5.5 - 6.5 (slightly acidic to neutral)

Drainage:

poor drainage tolerated

Moisture:

consistently moist

Notes:

often found in shallow, temporary pools

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:

Cold/moist stratification required — 30–60 days

Germination Time:

14–30 days

Notes:

Seeds require light for germination. Best sown on moist soil surface in cool conditions.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI