Aster coloradoensis, Machaeranthera, Xanthisma
TINY COLORADO ASTER
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Xanthisma coloradoense (syn. Aster coloradoensis, Machaeranthera coloradoensis) is a species of flowering plant in the family Asteraceae known by the common name Colorado tansyaster. It is native to Colorado and Wyoming in the United States.
This cushion plant is a perennial grows up to 14 centimeters tall, with several to many thick, hairy stems. The flowers are pink or purple.
This plant grows in mountains, often in an alpine climate. It grows in open areas, where there is often little vegetative cover and the terrain is rocky.
Type: Hardy perennial
Hardiness zones: 4-9
Height: 15cm, 6"
Location: Sun
Seeds per packet: 10
Surface sow as light aids germination. Water the seeds in. Temperature 20-22C (68-72F) for 4 weeks. If they have not germinated after 4 weeks then a cooling period is required. Cover them with plastic and place in a fridge for 4 weeks. Be sure they stay moist. After the cold stratification period they are then brought back to a cool room (15C, 59F) for them to germinate. Germination can be 30-60 days after the warming period, though some will take longer.
Ornamental use only. These seeds and or plants are poisonous.
Aster coloradoensis, Machaeranthera, Xanthisma
TINY COLORADO ASTER
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Xanthisma coloradoense (syn. Aster coloradoensis, Machaeranthera coloradoensis) is a species of flowering plant in the family Asteraceae known by the common name Colorado tansyaster. It is native to Colorado and Wyoming in the United States.
This cushion plant is a perennial grows up to 14 centimeters tall, with several to many thick, hairy stems. The flowers are pink or purple.
This plant grows in mountains, often in an alpine climate. It grows in open areas, where there is often little vegetative cover and the terrain is rocky.
Type: Hardy perennial
Hardiness zones: 4-9
Height: 15cm, 6"
Location: Sun
Seeds per packet: 10
Surface sow as light aids germination. Water the seeds in. Temperature 20-22C (68-72F) for 4 weeks. If they have not germinated after 4 weeks then a cooling period is required. Cover them with plastic and place in a fridge for 4 weeks. Be sure they stay moist. After the cold stratification period they are then brought back to a cool room (15C, 59F) for them to germinate. Germination can be 30-60 days after the warming period, though some will take longer.
Ornamental use only. These seeds and or plants are poisonous.