Carlina vulgaris subsp. spinosa
Carlina vulgaris subsp. spinosa
- Native to:
- Bulgaria | Greece | Italy | NW. Balkan Pen. | Spain | Transcaucasus | Türkiye
GBIF: José Antonio Domínguez Llovería
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Asteraceae
- Genus:
- Carlina
- Species:
- Carlina vulgaris subsp. spinosa
Growth Characteristics
- Height:
- 60 cm
- Drought Tolerance:
- High
- Bloom Months:
- jul,aug,sep
- Bloom Colors:
- white, cream, pale yellow
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Wildlife Value:
- bees, butterflies, seed-eating birds
- Deer Resistant:
- Yes
Source: Claude claude-sonnet-4-5-20250929 Batch
Propagation & Germination
- Stratification:
- Cold/moist stratification required — 30–60 days
- Germination Time:
- 14–30 days
- Notes:
- Seeds germinate best with light exposure at surface or shallow depth. Germination can be erratic and extended over several weeks.
Source: Claude claude-sonnet-4-5-20250929 Batch