Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Asteraceae

Genus:

Carduus

Species:

Carduus acanthoides subsp. pakistanicus

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Forb/herb

Height:

150 cm

Drought Tolerance:

Medium

Bloom Months:

jun,jul,aug

Bloom Colors:

pink, purple

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

bees, butterflies, seed-eating birds

Deer Resistant:

Yes

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Propagation & Germination

Stratification:

Cold/moist stratification required — 30–60 days

Germination Time:

14–30 days

Notes:

Seeds germinate best with light exposure and cool temperatures. Variable germination rates are common in Carduus species.

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