Carduus uncinatus subsp. uncinatus
Carduus uncinatus subsp. uncinatus
- Native to:
- Iran | Kazakhstan | Kirgizstan | Krym | North Caucasus | Romania | Russia | Tadzhikistan | Transcaucasus | Ukraine
GBIF: Jansen P; Wachter WH
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Asteraceae
- Genus:
- Carduus
- Species:
- Carduus uncinatus subsp. uncinatus
Growth Characteristics
- Height:
- 150 cm
- Drought Tolerance:
- Medium
- Bloom Months:
- may,jun,jul,aug
- Bloom Colors:
- pink, purple
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Wildlife Value:
- bees, butterflies, birds
- Deer Resistant:
- Yes
Source: Claude claude-sonnet-4-5-20250929 Batch
Propagation & Germination
- Stratification:
- Cold/moist stratification required — 30–60 days
- Germination Time:
- 10–21 days
- Notes:
- Seeds require light for germination. Surface sow or barely cover with soil.
Source: Claude claude-sonnet-4-5-20250929 Batch