Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Asteraceae

Genus:

Centaurea

Species:

Centaurea ragusina subsp. ragusina

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Forb/herb

Height:

50 cm

Drought Tolerance:

High

Bloom Months:

jun,jul,aug

Bloom Colors:

yellow

Evergreen Shrub:

Yes

Landscaping Shrub:

Yes

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

bees, butterflies

Deer Resistant:

Yes

Salt Tolerant:

Yes

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:

None required

Germination Time:

14–30 days

Notes:

Surface sow or lightly cover seeds; germination best at 18-21°C with good light.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI