Carduus nutans subsp. platylepis
Carduus nutans subsp. platylepis
- Native to:
- Austria | France | Germany | Italy | NW. Balkan Pen. | Switzerland
GBIF: Phyllis Ma
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Asteraceae
- Genus:
- Carduus
- Species:
- Carduus nutans subsp. platylepis
Growth Characteristics
- Height:
- 200 cm
- Drought Tolerance:
- Medium
- Bloom Months:
- may,jun,jul,aug,sep
- Bloom Colors:
- pink, purple, red
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Wildlife Value:
- birds, bees, butterflies
- Deer Resistant:
- Yes
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Propagation & Germination
- Stratification:
- Cold/moist stratification required — 30–60 days
- Germination Time:
- 14–30 days
- Notes:
- Seeds require light for germination. Variable germination rates depending on seed maturity and storage conditions.
Source: Claude claude-sonnet-4-5-20250929 Batch