Chrysosplenium echinus

Chrysosplenium echinus

Native to:
Japan

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Taxonomy

Division:
Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
Family:
Saxifragaceae
Genus:
Chrysosplenium
Species:
Chrysosplenium echinus

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:
Subshrub
Height:
15 cm
Drought Tolerance:
Low
Bloom Months:
apr,may,jun
Bloom Colors:
yellow, green
Ground Cover:
Yes

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:
insects
Deer Resistant:
Yes

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:
Cold/moist stratification required — 60–90 days
Germination Time:
14–30 days
Notes:
Requires light for germination. Seeds are very small and need constant moisture on surface.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI