Cicerbita macrophylla subsp. macrophylla

Cicerbita macrophylla subsp. macrophylla

Native to:
Iran | North Caucasus | Transcaucasus | Türkiye

Taxonomy

Division:
Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
Family:
Asteraceae
Genus:
Cicerbita
Species:
Cicerbita macrophylla subsp. macrophylla

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:
Geophyte
Height:
150 cm
Drought Tolerance:
Medium
Bloom Months:
jul,aug,sep
Bloom Colors:
blue, violet

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:
Light may enhance germination; seeds benefit from cool, moist conditions similar to other Asteraceae.

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