Centaurea salonitana

Centaurea salonitana

Native to:
Albania | Bulgaria | East Aegean Is. | Greece | Hungary | Krym | North Caucasus | NW. Balkan Pen. | Romania | Russia | Türkiye | Türkiye-in-Europe | Ukraine

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Taxonomy

Division:
Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
Family:
Asteraceae
Genus:
Centaurea
Species:
Centaurea salonitana

Growth Characteristics

Height:
100 cm
Drought Tolerance:
High
Bloom Months:
jun,jul,aug,sep
Bloom Colors:
pink, purple

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:
bees, butterflies
Deer Resistant:
Yes

Source: deepseek-v4-flash

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:
Cold/moist stratification required — 30–60 days
Germination Time:
14–30 days
Notes:
Seeds germinate readily after cold stratification; surface sow or cover lightly.

Source: deepseek-v4-flash