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