Carduus defloratus subsp. defloratus
Carduus defloratus subsp. defloratus
- Native to:
- Austria | France | Germany | Italy | NW. Balkan Pen. | Spain | Switzerland
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Asteraceae
- Genus:
- Carduus
- Species:
- Carduus defloratus subsp. defloratus
Growth Characteristics
- Height:
- 60 cm
- Drought Tolerance:
- Medium
- Bloom Months:
- jun,jul,aug
- Bloom Colors:
- purple, pink
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Wildlife Value:
- bees, butterflies, birds
- Deer Resistant:
- Yes
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Propagation & Germination
- Stratification:
- Cold/moist stratification required — 30–60 days
- Germination Time:
- 14–30 days
- Notes:
- Light may enhance germination. Seeds germinate best at cool temperatures around 15-18°C.
Source: Claude claude-sonnet-4-5-20250929 Batch