Asteriscus aquaticus

Asteriscus aquaticus

Native to:
Albania | Algeria | Baleares | Bulgaria | Canary Is. | Cyprus | East Aegean Is. | Egypt | France | Greece | Italy | Kriti | Lebanon-Syria | Libya | Madeira | Morocco | NW. Balkan Pen. | Palestine | Portugal | Sardegna | Sicilia | Spain | Tunisia | Türkiye | Türkiye-in-Europe

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Taxonomy

Division:
Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
Family:
Asteraceae
Genus:
Asteriscus
Species:
Asteriscus aquaticus

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:
Forb/herb
Height:
15 cm
Drought Tolerance:
Low
Bloom Months:
mar,apr,may,jun
Bloom Colors:
yellow
Ground Cover:
Yes

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:
bees, butterflies
Deer Resistant:
Yes
Salt Tolerant:
Yes

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:
None required
Germination Time:
7–21 days
Notes:
Seeds germinate readily at warm temperatures. Requires consistent moisture during germination.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI