Centaurea affinis subsp. candida

Centaurea affinis subsp. candida

Native to:
Bulgaria

Taxonomy

Division:
Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
Family:
Asteraceae
Genus:
Centaurea
Species:
Centaurea affinis subsp. candida

Growth Characteristics

Height:
60 cm
Drought Tolerance:
High
Bloom Months:
jun,jul,aug
Bloom Colors:
pink, purple, white

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:
14–28 days
Notes:
Seeds germinate best with light exposure at moderate temperatures around 18-22°C after cold stratification.

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