Chamaebuxus alpestris
Chamaebuxus alpestris
- Native to:
- Austria | Czechia-Slovakia | France | Germany | Italy | NW. Balkan Pen. | Romania | Switzerland
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Polygalaceae
- Genus:
- Chamaebuxus
- Species:
- Chamaebuxus alpestris
Growth Characteristics
- Growth Habit:
- Subshrub
- Height:
- 25 cm
- Drought Tolerance:
- Medium
- Bloom Months:
- may,jun,jul
- Bloom Colors:
- yellow, purple
- Ground Cover:
- Yes
- Evergreen Shrub:
- Yes
- Landscaping Shrub:
- Yes
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Wildlife Value:
- bees, butterflies
- Deer Resistant:
- Yes
Propagation & Germination
- Stratification:
- Cold/moist stratification required — 30–60 days
- Germination Time:
- 14–45 days
- Notes:
- Requires light for germination. Seeds benefit from cold stratification and germinate best at cool temperatures.
The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI