James' Telesonix

Telesonix jamesii

Native to:
United States
James' Telesonix

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Taxonomy

Division:
Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
Family:
Saxifragaceae
Genus:
Telesonix
Species:
Telesonix jamesii
USDA Symbol:
TEJA

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:
Perennial
Growth Habit:
Forb/herb
Height:
15 cm
Drought Tolerance:
Low
Bloom Months:
jun,jul,aug
Bloom Colors:
purple, pink

Garden & Ecology Notes

Deer Resistant:
Yes

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:
Cold/moist stratification required — 30–60 days
Germination Time:
14–42 days
Notes:
Seeds require light for germination. Surface sow and do not cover.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI

Pre-treatment: Softwood stem cuttings of 4 cm length with 4 to 6 leaves treated with 1000 ppm Hormex powder. Cuttings were then placed under mist for 4 weeks.

Establishment: Cuttings are collected in late July or early August. The plant grows in moist rock crevices and talus slopes, often on limestone; from Alberta to South Dakota, south in the high mountains of Montana and east Idaho, Colorado, Utah, and southern Nevada.

Source: npn.rngr.net

ORGHPS Germination Guide: Expose to fluctuation outdoor winter temperatures including freezing for 3 months. Gradually increase light and temperature in the spring. Requires light or the seed is very fine. Surface sow and expose to light. * 25% germination

Source: Ontario Rock Garden & Hardy Plant Society