Mediterranean Hartwort
Tordylium apulum
- Native to:
- Albania, Algeria, Baleares, Bulgaria, Corse, Cyprus, East Aegean Is., France, Greece, Italy, Kriti, Libya, NW. Balkan Pen., Sardegna, Sicilia, Spain, Tunisia, Türkiye, Türkiye-in-Europe
M. Theofilatou
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Apiaceae
- Genus:
- Tordylium
- Species:
- Tordylium apulum
- USDA Symbol:
- TOAP2
Growth Characteristics
- Life Cycle:
- Annual
- Growth Habit:
- Forb/herb
- Height:
- 50 cm
- Light Requirements:
- Full Sun
- Drought Tolerance:
- Medium
- Bloom Months:
- apr,may,jun
- Bloom Colors:
- white
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Wildlife Value:
- insects
Soil Requirements
- Soil Type:
- well-drained, calcareous, sandy soil
- pH:
- 6.0 - 8.0 (neutral to slightly alkaline)
- Drainage:
- excellent drainage required
- Moisture:
- dry to moderate
- Notes:
- prefers open, sunny locations
Propagation & Germination
- Stratification:
- Cold/moist stratification required — 30–60 days
- Germination Time:
- 14–28 days
- Notes:
- Seeds germinate best in cool conditions; may self-sow readily in Mediterranean climates.
The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI