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:
8 cm
Drought Tolerance:
High
Bloom Months:
may,jun,jul
Bloom Colors:
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:
Seeds require light for germination. Surface sow and maintain cool temperatures around 15-18°C for best results.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI

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