Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Asteraceae

Genus:

Cynara

Species:

Cynara algarbiensis

Growth Characteristics

Height:

150 cm

Drought Tolerance:

High

Bloom Months:

may,jun,jul

Bloom Colors:

purple, blue

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

bees, butterflies, birds

Deer Resistant:

Yes

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:

None required

Germination Time:

10–21 days

Notes:

Seeds germinate readily at warm temperatures (18-24°C) with light exposure; best sown fresh or stored cool and dry.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI