Carlina acanthifolia
Carlina acanthifolia
- Native to:
- Albania | Bulgaria | France | Greece | Italy | NW. Balkan Pen. | Poland | Romania | Spain | Ukraine
iNaturalist: © pajo_2009 (iNaturalist #60138133)
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Asteraceae
- Genus:
- Carlina
- Species:
- Carlina acanthifolia
Growth Characteristics
- Height:
- 60 cm
- Drought Tolerance:
- High
- Bloom Months:
- jul,aug,sep
- Bloom Colors:
- silvery-white, brownish-purple
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Wildlife Value:
- bees, butterflies
- Deer Resistant:
- Yes
Source: deepseek-v4-flash
Propagation & Germination
- Stratification:
- Cold/moist stratification required — 30–60 days
- Germination Time:
- 14–30 days
- Notes:
- Seeds benefit from cold stratification for 4-8 weeks before sowing in spring.
Source: deepseek-v4-flash
ORGHPS Germination Guide: Sow @ 20C. If no germination in 3 months, try 4C 1-2 months, then 20C again.