Carlina acanthifolia subsp. utzka
Carlina acanthifolia subsp. utzka
- Native to:
- Albania | Bulgaria | Greece | Italy | NW. Balkan Pen. | Poland | Romania | Ukraine
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Asteraceae
- Genus:
- Carlina
- Species:
- Carlina acanthifolia subsp. utzka
Growth Characteristics
- Height:
- 30 cm
- Drought Tolerance:
- High
- Bloom Months:
- jun,jul,aug
- Bloom Colors:
- white, cream
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Wildlife Value:
- 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:
- Requires light for germination. Seeds should be surface-sown or barely covered. Germination is often erratic and may extend over several weeks.
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