Androsace sericea

Androsace sericea

Native to:
China | Kazakhstan | Kirgizstan | Tadzhikistan | Uzbekistan

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Taxonomy

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

Growth Characteristics

Height:
8 cm
Drought Tolerance:
High
Bloom Months:
jun,jul,aug
Bloom Colors:
white, pink
Ground Cover:
Yes

Garden & Ecology Notes

Deer Resistant:
Yes

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:
Cold/moist stratification required — 30–60 days
Germination Time:
14–45 days
Notes:
Requires light for germination. Seeds are tiny and should be surface-sown on well-drained alpine mix.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI

ORGHPS Germination Guide: Sow @ 4C for 3 months, then place @ 20C for 3 months.

Source: Ontario Rock Garden & Hardy Plant Society