Mooncarrot
Libanotis pyrenaica subsp. pyrenaica
- Native to:
- Albania, Austria, Belgium, Czechia-Slovakia, Denmark, France, Germany, Greece, Iran, Italy, Kazakhstan, North Caucasus, Norway, NW. Balkan Pen., Poland, Romania, Russia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Transcaucasus, Türkiye
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Apiaceae
- Genus:
- Libanotis
- Species:
- Libanotis pyrenaica subsp. pyrenaica
- USDA Symbol:
- SELI2
Growth Characteristics
- Life Cycle:
- Biennial
- Growth Habit:
- Forb/herb
- Height:
- 120 cm
- Light Requirements:
- Full Sun
- Drought Tolerance:
- Medium
- Bloom Months:
- jul,aug,sep
- Bloom Colors:
- white
Wildlife Benefits
- Bees:
- ★☆☆☆☆ Documented bee visitation (GBIF)
- Butterflies & Moths:
- ★☆☆☆☆ Documented Lepidoptera association (GBIF)
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Wildlife Value:
- bees, flies, butterflies
- Fragrant:
- Yes
Soil Requirements
- Soil Type:
- well-drained, calcareous, rocky soil
- pH:
- 6.0 - 7.5 (slightly acidic to neutral)
- Drainage:
- excellent drainage required
- Moisture:
- dry to moderate
- Notes:
- native to alpine and subalpine regions
Propagation & Germination
- Stratification:
- Cold/moist stratification required — 30–90 days
- Germination Time:
- 14–42 days
- Notes:
- Seeds require cold stratification and may show erratic germination. Light may aid germination.
The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI