Androsace hedreantha
Androsace hedreantha
- Native to:
- Albania | Bulgaria | Greece | NW. Balkan Pen.
iNaturalist: © markod (iNaturalist #68558063)
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Primulaceae
- Genus:
- Androsace
- Species:
- Androsace hedreantha
Growth Characteristics
- Growth Habit:
- Subshrub
- Height:
- 5 cm
- Drought Tolerance:
- High
- Bloom Months:
- may,jun,jul
- Bloom Colors:
- pink, white
- Ground Cover:
- Yes
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Deer Resistant:
- Yes
Propagation & Germination
- Stratification:
- Cold/moist stratification required — 30–60 days
- Germination Time:
- 14–30 days
- Notes:
- Requires light for germination. Seeds are very small and should be surface-sown on gritty substrate.
The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI
ORGHPS Germination Guide: Expose to fluctuating outdoor winter temps incl. freezing for 3 months. Increase light/temp in spring.