Cousinia xanthacantha

Cousinia xanthacantha

Native to:
Afghanistan

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Taxonomy

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

Growth Characteristics

Height:
60 cm
Drought Tolerance:
High
Bloom Months:
jun,jul,aug
Bloom Colors:
yellow, white

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:
bees, butterflies
Deer Resistant:
Yes

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:
Cold/moist stratification required — 30–60 days
Germination Time:
14–30 days
Notes:
Seeds germinate best with cool temperatures following cold stratification. Light may promote germination.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI