James' Telesonix
Telesonix jamesii
- Native to:
- United States
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