Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Plumbaginaceae

Genus:

Armeria

Species:

Armeria macropoda

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Forb/herb

Height:

30 cm

Drought Tolerance:

Medium

Bloom Months:

may,jun,jul

Bloom Colors:

pink, white

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 germinate best with light exposure at surface level. Cool temperatures around 15-18°C promote germination.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI