Centaurea nigra subsp. nigra
Centaurea nigra subsp. nigra
- Native to:
- Austria | Belgium | Denmark | France | Germany | Great Britain | Ireland | Italy | Netherlands | Norway | NW. Balkan Pen. | Poland | Portugal | Spain | Sweden
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Asteraceae
- Genus:
- Centaurea
- Species:
- Centaurea nigra subsp. nigra
Growth Characteristics
- Growth Habit:
- Forb/herb
- Height:
- 90 cm
- Drought Tolerance:
- Medium
- Bloom Months:
- jun,jul,aug,sep
- Bloom Colors:
- purple, pink
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Wildlife Value:
- bees, butterflies, birds
- 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:
- Seeds germinate best with light exposure at temperatures between 15-20°C. Can exhibit variable germination rates.
Source: Claude claude-sonnet-4-5-20250929 Batch