Carthamus dentatus subsp. dentatus

Carthamus dentatus subsp. dentatus

Native to:
Bulgaria | Cyprus | East Aegean Is. | Greece | Iraq | Lebanon-Syria | NW. Balkan Pen. | Türkiye | Türkiye-in-Europe

Taxonomy

Division:
Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
Family:
Asteraceae
Genus:
Carthamus
Species:
Carthamus dentatus subsp. dentatus

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:
Forb/herb
Height:
60 cm
Drought Tolerance:
High
Bloom Months:
may,jun,jul
Bloom Colors:
yellow

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:
bees, butterflies
Deer Resistant:
Yes

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Propagation & Germination

Stratification:
None required
Germination Time:
7–21 days
Notes:
Seeds germinate readily at warm temperatures without special treatment. Direct sowing in spring is typical.

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