Centaurea alba subsp. brunnea
Centaurea alba subsp. brunnea
- Native to:
- Greece | NW. Balkan Pen.
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Asteraceae
- Genus:
- Centaurea
- Species:
- Centaurea alba subsp. brunnea
Growth Characteristics
- Height:
- 50 cm
- Drought Tolerance:
- High
- Bloom Months:
- may,jun,jul,aug
- Bloom Colors:
- white, cream, pale pink
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Wildlife Value:
- bees, butterflies
- Deer Resistant:
- Yes
Source: Claude claude-sonnet-4-5-20250929 Batch
Propagation & Germination
- Stratification:
- Cold/moist stratification required — 30–60 days
- Germination Time:
- 14–28 days
- Notes:
- Surface sow or barely cover seeds; requires light for germination and consistent moisture until established.
Source: Claude claude-sonnet-4-5-20250929 Batch