Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Asteraceae

Genus:

Centaurea

Species:

Centaurea microcarpa

Growth Characteristics

Height:

90 cm

Drought Tolerance:

High

Bloom Months:

may,jun,jul,aug,sep

Bloom Colors:

purple, pink

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

bees, butterflies

Deer Resistant:

Yes

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:

None required

Germination Time:

7–21 days

Notes:

Seeds germinate readily without special treatment. Surface sow or lightly cover with soil.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI