Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Primulaceae

Genus:

Androsace

Species:

Androsace conservatorum

USDA Symbol:

DOCO7

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:

Perennial

Growth Habit:

Subshrub

Height:

8 cm

Light Requirements:

Full Sun

Drought Tolerance:

Medium

Bloom Months:

may,jun,jul

Bloom Colors:

white, pink

Ground Cover:

Yes

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

pollinators

Deer Resistant:

Yes

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

rocky, well-drained alpine soil

pH:

6.0 - 7.5 (slightly acidic to neutral)

Drainage:

excellent drainage required

Moisture:

dry to moderate

Notes:

native to high-altitude rocky slopes

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:

Cold/moist stratification required — 30–60 days

Germination Time:

14–30 days

Notes:

Requires light for germination. Alpine species may have erratic germination and benefit from cool temperatures.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI