James' Telesonix
Telesonix jamesii
- Native to:
- United States
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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:
- High
- Bloom Months:
- jun,jul,aug
- Bloom Colors:
- pink, purple
Wildlife Benefits
- Bees:
- ★☆☆☆☆ Documented bee visitation (GBIF)
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Wildlife Value:
- bees
- Deer Resistant:
- Yes
Propagation & Germination
- Stratification:
- Cold/moist stratification required — 60–90 days
- Germination Time:
- 14–30 days
- Notes:
- Seeds benefit from cold stratification for 60-90 days; sow on surface of well-drained soil.
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