Acanthus hungaricus
Acanthus hungaricus
- Native to:
- Albania | Bulgaria | Greece | NW. Balkan Pen. | Romania | Türkiye-in-Europe
Wikimedia: Meneerke bloem
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Acanthaceae
- Genus:
- Acanthus
- Species:
- Acanthus hungaricus
Growth Characteristics
- Growth Habit:
- Forb/herb
- Height:
- 120 cm
- Drought Tolerance:
- Medium
- Bloom Months:
- jun,jul,aug
- Bloom Colors:
- white, pink, purple
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Wildlife Value:
- bees, butterflies
- Deer Resistant:
- Yes
Propagation & Germination
- Stratification:
- None required
- Germination Time:
- 21–60 days
- Notes:
- Seeds germinate best at 18-22°C with consistent moisture. Fresh seed germinates more readily than stored seed.
The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI
ORGHPS Germination Guide: Sow @ 20C 6 wks then 4C 6 wks then slowly raise to 10C 6 wks. Repeat if no germination. Requires soaking 24-48 hrs; discard floaters.