Penthorum (sedoides)
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brooklyn Cougar Springs Ranch 1000 Washington Avenue Brooklyn, New York 11225 www.newmoonnursery.com |
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| Family Scientific Name: | Crassulaceae | ||
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| Family Common Name: | Stonecrop family | ||
| Scientific Name: | Penthorum sedoides L. | ||
| Common Name: | Ditch stonecrop | ||
| Species Code: | PESE6 | ||
| General Distribution: | Marshes, stream banks, ditches | ||
| Propagation Goal: | plants | ||
| Propagation Method: | seed | ||
| ProductType: | Container (plug) | ||
| Time To Grow: | 0 | ||
| Establishment Phase: | Start the seeds in a greenhouse (65F night 75F day temperature) in late winter. Sow the seeds on the surface of the germination mix. Keep moist and do not cover. Seeds germinate in 2 weeks. Seedlings are very small. Repot into 2 inch containers. Growing mix is 1 part sand 4 parts ofa commercial potting mix containing 40-50% of composted pine bark. Keep the medium always moist. | ||
| Length of Establishment Phase: | 6-7 weeks | ||
| Active Growth Phase: | Repot into quarter gallon container and move outside in full sun or under 40% shade. Keep the medium always moist. Plants will flower in 16 weeks. | ||
| Length of Active Growth Phase: | 9-10 weeks | ||
| References: | Baskin JM, Baskin CC, Spooner DM. 1989. Role of temperature light and date seeds were exhumed from soil on germination of four wetland perennials. Aquatic Botany 35 (3-4): 387-394 | ||
Citation:
Chiari, Alessandro. 2004. Propagation protocol for production of Container (plug) Penthorum sedoides L. plants Cougar Springs Ranch Brooklyn, New York. In: Native Plant Network. URL: https://NativePlantNetwork.org (accessed 2025/11/05). US Department of Agriculture, Forest Service, National Center for Reforestation, Nurseries, and Genetic Resources.
