Soldanella montana

Soldanella montana

Native to:
Austria | Bulgaria | Czechia-Slovakia | Germany | Italy | Poland | Romania | Ukraine

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Taxonomy

Division:
Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
Family:
Primulaceae
Genus:
Soldanella
Species:
Soldanella montana

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:
Forb/herb
Height:
15 cm
Drought Tolerance:
Low
Bloom Colors:
violet, blue

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:
bees
Deer Resistant:
Yes

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Propagation & Germination

Stratification:
Cold/moist stratification required — 60–90 days
Germination Time:
30–60 days
Notes:
Seeds require cold stratification for 2-3 months to break dormancy; germination occurs in spring under cool, moist conditions.

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

Source: Ontario Rock Garden & Hardy Plant Society