Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Plumbaginaceae

Genus:

Armeria

Species:

Armeria maderensis

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Forb/herb , Subshrub

Height:

15 cm

Drought Tolerance:

High

Bloom Months:

apr,may,jun,jul

Bloom Colors:

pink, white

Ground Cover:

Yes

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

bees, butterflies

Deer Resistant:

Yes

Salt Tolerant:

Yes

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:

None required

Germination Time:

14–30 days

Notes:

Seeds germinate readily at cool temperatures (15-18°C). Light improves germination rates.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI