Centaurea phrygia subsp. pseudophrygia

Centaurea phrygia subsp. pseudophrygia

Native to:
Austria | Baltic States | Czechia-Slovakia | Denmark | Germany | Greece | Hungary | Italy | Norway | NW. Balkan Pen. | Poland | Romania | Russia | Switzerland | Ukraine

Taxonomy

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

Growth Characteristics

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

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:
bees, butterflies

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Propagation & Germination

Stratification:
Cold/moist stratification required — 30–60 days
Germination Time:
14–28 days
Notes:
Seeds germinate best with light exposure and consistent moisture at moderate temperatures.

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