Carlina lanata

Carlina lanata

Native to:
Albania | Algeria | Baleares | Bulgaria | Corse | Cyprus | East Aegean Is. | France | Greece | Iraq | Italy | Kriti | Lebanon-Syria | Libya | Morocco | NW. Balkan Pen. | Palestine | Sardegna | Sicilia | Spain | Transcaucasus | Tunisia | Türkiye | Türkiye-in-Europe

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Taxonomy

Division:
Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
Family:
Asteraceae
Genus:
Carlina
Species:
Carlina lanata

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:
Forb/herb
Height:
30 cm
Drought Tolerance:
High
Bloom Months:
jun,jul,aug
Bloom Colors:
white, cream, yellow

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:
bees, butterflies
Deer Resistant:
Yes

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Propagation & Germination

Stratification:
None required
Germination Time:
14–30 days
Notes:
Seeds germinate readily at warm temperatures. Light may enhance germination in some populations.

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