Androsace spinulifera

Androsace spinulifera

Native to:
China

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Taxonomy

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

Growth Characteristics

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

Garden & Ecology Notes

Deer Resistant:
Yes

Source: Claude claude-opus-4-5-20251101 Batch

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:
Cold/moist stratification required — 30–60 days
Germination Time:
14–42 days
Notes:
Seeds require light for germination; surface sow and provide cold stratification for best results.

Source: Claude claude-opus-4-5-20251101 Batch

ORGHPS Germination Guide: Sow @ 20C. Germinates within 3 months.

Source: Ontario Rock Garden & Hardy Plant Society