Acanthus dioscoridis var. dioscoridis
Acanthus dioscoridis var. dioscoridis
- Native to:
- Iran | Iraq | Lebanon-Syria | Transcaucasus | Türkiye
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Acanthaceae
- Genus:
- Acanthus
- Species:
- Acanthus dioscoridis var. dioscoridis
Growth Characteristics
- Growth Habit:
- Forb/herb
- Height:
- 80 cm
- Drought Tolerance:
- High
- Bloom Months:
- may,jun,jul
- Bloom Colors:
- white, pink, purple
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Wildlife Value:
- bees, butterflies
- Deer Resistant:
- Yes
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Propagation & Germination
- Stratification:
- None required
- Germination Time:
- 14–30 days
- Notes:
- Seeds germinate readily at warm temperatures. Soaking seeds for 24 hours may improve germination rates.
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