Centaurea kotschyana
Centaurea kotschyana
- Native to:
- Albania | Bulgaria | NW. Balkan Pen. | Poland | Romania | Ukraine
iNaturalist: © xymene_iv (iNaturalist #223405745)
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Asteraceae
- Genus:
- Centaurea
- Species:
- Centaurea kotschyana
Growth Characteristics
- Height:
- 60 cm
- Drought Tolerance:
- Medium
- Bloom Months:
- jul,aug,sep
- Bloom Colors:
- purple, pink
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Wildlife Value:
- bees, butterflies
- Deer Resistant:
- Yes
Source: deepseek-v4-flash
Propagation & Germination
- Stratification:
- Cold/moist stratification required — 30–60 days
- Germination Time:
- 14–30 days
- Notes:
- Seeds germinate best after cold stratification; sow in spring or fall.
Source: deepseek-v4-flash