Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Plumbaginaceae

Genus:

Armeria

Species:

Armeria splendens

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Subshrub

Height:

25 cm

Drought Tolerance:

High

Bloom Months:

may,jun,jul

Bloom Colors:

pink, rose

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:

14–28 days

Notes:

Surface sow or barely cover seeds; light enhances germination. Maintain 15-18°C temperatures.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI