Rocky Mountain Dwarf-Primrose
Androsace montana
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Primulaceae
- Genus:
- Androsace
- Species:
- Androsace montana
Growth Characteristics
- Life Cycle:
- Perennial
- Growth Habit:
- Forb/herb , Subshrub
- Height:
- Less than 6 in
- Light Requirements:
- Full Sun
- Drought Tolerance:
- High
- Bloom Months:
- mar, apr, may, jun
- Bloom Colors:
- Pink
- Ground Cover:
- Yes
Native Range
United States: Idaho, Montana, Wyoming, Canada: Alberta
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 mountainous regions, prefers rocky crevices
Germination Information
Pre-treatment: 5 month outdoor stratification. Germination did not occur until the second spring; 1.5 years after sowing. Germination occurred under fluctuating spring temperatures.
Establishment: Seeds are collected in paper bags and kept in a well ventilated drying shed prior to cleaning. Collect mature capsules when they begin to split and turn tan in color in July and August. Seeds are brown at maturity.
Source: npn.rngr.net