Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Polygalaceae

Genus:

Chamaebuxus

Species:

Chamaebuxus vayredae

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Subshrub

Height:

15 cm

Drought Tolerance:

Medium

Bloom Months:

apr,may,jun

Bloom Colors:

pink, 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:

Seeds require cold stratification and prefer cool germination temperatures. Can be slow and erratic to germinate.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI