Polygala alpestris

Polygala alpestris

Native to:
Albania | Austria | Bulgaria | France | Germany | Greece | Italy | NW. Balkan Pen. | Spain | Switzerland

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Taxonomy

Division:
Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
Family:
Polygalaceae
Genus:
Polygala
Species:
Polygala alpestris

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:
Forb/herb
Height:
20 cm
Drought Tolerance:
Medium
Bloom Months:
may,jun,jul
Bloom Colors:
blue, purple

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:
bees, butterflies

Source: deepseek-v4-flash

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:
Cold/moist stratification required — 30–60 days
Germination Time:
14–30 days
Notes:
Seeds benefit from cold stratification for 4-8 weeks before sowing.

Source: deepseek-v4-flash

ORGHPS Germination Guide: Sow @ 20C. Germinates within 3 months.

Source: Ontario Rock Garden & Hardy Plant Society