Acantholimon physostegium

Acantholimon physostegium

Native to:
Afghanistan

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Taxonomy

Division:
Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
Family:
Plumbaginaceae
Genus:
Acantholimon
Species:
Acantholimon physostegium

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:
Subshrub
Height:
15 cm
Drought Tolerance:
High
Bloom Months:
jun,jul,aug
Bloom Colors:
pink, white
Ground Cover:
Yes

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:
bees, butterflies
Deer Resistant:
Yes
Salt Tolerant:
Yes

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:
Cold/moist stratification required — 30–60 days
Germination Time:
14–30 days
Notes:
Seeds require light for germination. Best germinated at cool temperatures around 15-18°C.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI

ORGHPS Germination Guide: Sow @ 20°C. If seed does not germinate within 3 months, try 4°C for 1-2 months, then 20°C again. * rarely sets seed, short viability, ungerminated seed should be discarded after 4 weeks

Source: Ontario Rock Garden & Hardy Plant Society