Androsace lactea

Androsace lactea

Native to:
Austria | Czechia-Slovakia | France | Germany | Italy | NW. Balkan Pen. | Poland | Romania | Switzerland

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Taxonomy

Division:
Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
Family:
Primulaceae
Genus:
Androsace
Species:
Androsace lactea

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:
Forb/herb
Height:
15 cm
Drought Tolerance:
Low
Bloom Months:
may,jun,jul
Bloom Colors:
white

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:
Cold/moist stratification required — 30–60 days
Germination Time:
14–30 days
Notes:
Seeds require cold stratification for 4-8 weeks; sow on surface of moist, well-drained alkaline soil.

Source: deepseek-v4-flash

ORGHPS Germination Guide: Use repeated cycles of 4°C, then 20°C for 3 months each. Germination is very prolonged. * ? poor germinator

Source: Ontario Rock Garden & Hardy Plant Society