Cousinia turkmenorum

Cousinia turkmenorum

Native to:
Afghanistan | Iran | Pakistan | Turkmenistan

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Taxonomy

Division:
Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
Family:
Asteraceae
Genus:
Cousinia
Species:
Cousinia turkmenorum

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:
Forb/herb
Height:
60 cm
Drought Tolerance:
High
Bloom Months:
may,jun,jul
Bloom Colors:
pink, purple

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:
bees, butterflies
Deer Resistant:
Yes
Salt Tolerant:
Yes

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:
Cold/moist stratification required — 30–60 days
Germination Time:
14–30 days
Notes:
Requires light for germination. Best germination at 15-20°C with consistent moisture initially.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI