Centaurea phrygia subsp. phrygia

Centaurea phrygia subsp. phrygia

Native to:
Baltic States | Belarus | Bulgaria | Czechia-Slovakia | Denmark | Finland | Germany | Krym | Poland | Romania | Russia | Ukraine

Taxonomy

Division:
Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
Family:
Asteraceae
Genus:
Centaurea
Species:
Centaurea phrygia subsp. phrygia

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:
Forb/herb
Height:
80 cm
Drought Tolerance:
Medium
Bloom Months:
jun,jul,aug,sep
Bloom Colors:
purple, pink

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:
bees, butterflies, pollinating insects

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Propagation & Germination

Stratification:
Cold/moist stratification required — 30–60 days
Germination Time:
14–30 days
Notes:
Seeds germinate best with light exposure and consistent moisture at cool temperatures around 15-18°C.

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