Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Plumbaginaceae

Genus:

Armeria

Species:

Armeria gaditana

USDA Symbol:

ARGA3

Growth Characteristics

Height:

20 cm

Light Requirements:

Full Sun

Drought Tolerance:

High

Bloom Months:

apr,may,jun

Bloom Colors:

pink, white

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

bees, butterflies

Deer Resistant:

Yes

Salt Tolerant:

Yes

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

sandy, nutrient-poor, well-drained soil

pH:

6.0 - 7.5 (slightly acidic to neutral)

Drainage:

excellent drainage required

Moisture:

dry to moderate

Notes:

native to coastal and rocky areas

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:

Cold/moist stratification required — 30–60 days

Germination Time:

14–30 days

Notes:

Seeds benefit from light during germination. Surface sow or barely cover seeds and maintain consistent moisture until establishment.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI