Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Rosaceae

Genus:

Kelseya

Species:

Kelseya uniflora

USDA Symbol:

KEUN

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:

Perennial

Growth Habit:

Subshrub

Height:

5 cm

Light Requirements:

Full Sun

Drought Tolerance:

High

Bloom Months:

apr,may,jun

Bloom Colors:

pink, rose

Ground Cover:

Yes

Garden & Ecology Notes

Deer Resistant:

Yes

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

rocky, well-drained, calcareous soil

pH:

6.0 - 7.5 (slightly acidic to neutral)

Drainage:

excellent drainage required

Moisture:

dry to moderate

Notes:

native to rocky outcrops and limestone cliffs

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:

Cold/moist stratification required — 60–90 days

Notes:

Germination can be erratic; seeds require cold stratification and may benefit from exposure to light.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI