Centaurea decipiens subsp. microptilon
Centaurea decipiens subsp. microptilon
- Native to:
- Belgium | France | Germany | Netherlands | Spain
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Asteraceae
- Genus:
- Centaurea
- Species:
- Centaurea decipiens subsp. microptilon
Growth Characteristics
- Height:
- 80 cm
- Drought Tolerance:
- Medium
- Bloom Months:
- may,jun,jul,aug
- Bloom Colors:
- pink, purple
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Wildlife Value:
- bees, butterflies
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Propagation & Germination
- Stratification:
- Cold/moist stratification required — 30–60 days
- Germination Time:
- 10–21 days
- Notes:
- Seeds germinate best with light and cool temperatures around 15-18°C. Surface sow or lightly cover.
Source: Claude claude-sonnet-4-5-20250929 Batch