Centaurea virgata subsp. squarrosa
Centaurea virgata subsp. squarrosa
- Native to:
- Afghanistan | China | Iran | Iraq | Kazakhstan | Kirgizstan | Lebanon-Syria | North Caucasus | Pakistan | Russia | Saudi Arabia | Tadzhikistan | Transcaucasus | Türkiye | Turkmenistan | Uzbekistan
GBIF: Серик Кубентаев
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Asteraceae
- Genus:
- Centaurea
- Species:
- Centaurea virgata subsp. squarrosa
Growth Characteristics
- Growth Habit:
- Forb/herb
- Height:
- 90 cm
- Drought Tolerance:
- High
- Bloom Months:
- jun,jul,aug,sep
- Bloom Colors:
- pink, purple, white
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Wildlife Value:
- bees, butterflies
- Deer Resistant:
- Yes
- Salt Tolerant:
- Yes
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Propagation & Germination
- Stratification:
- Cold/moist stratification required — 30–60 days
- Germination Time:
- 10–21 days
- Notes:
- Germinates readily at cool temperatures (15-20°C). Light not required for germination.
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