Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Polygonaceae

Genus:

Calligonum

Species:

Calligonum bucocladum

Growth Characteristics

Height:

150 cm

Drought Tolerance:

High

Bloom Months:

apr,may,jun

Bloom Colors:

white, pink

Landscaping Shrub:

Yes

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

birds, desert insects

Deer Resistant:

Yes

Salt Tolerant:

Yes

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:

Cold/moist stratification required — 30–60 days

Germination Time:

10–21 days

Notes:

Seeds germinate best with spring sowing after cold stratification. Light may enhance germination rates.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI