Carduus spachianus subsp. atlantis

Carduus spachianus subsp. atlantis

Native to:
Morocco

Taxonomy

Division:
Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
Family:
Asteraceae
Genus:
Carduus
Species:
Carduus spachianus subsp. atlantis

Growth Characteristics

Height:
100 cm
Drought Tolerance:
Medium
Bloom Months:
may,jun,jul
Bloom Colors:
purple, pink

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:
bees, butterflies, seed-eating birds
Deer Resistant:
Yes

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Propagation & Germination

Stratification:
None required
Germination Time:
7–21 days
Notes:
Seeds germinate readily without pretreatment in warm conditions with adequate moisture.

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