Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Asteraceae

Genus:

Cynara

Species:

Cynara cardunculus subsp. flavescens

Growth Characteristics

Height:

150 cm

Drought Tolerance:

High

Bloom Months:

jun,jul,aug,sep

Bloom Colors:

purple, violet

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

bees, butterflies, birds

Deer Resistant:

Yes

Salt Tolerant:

Yes

Fire Ecology:

Fire adapted — tolerates or benefits from fire

Fire Notes:

Resprouts vigorously from root crown after fire or cutting. Common in fire-prone Mediterranean scrublands.

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Propagation & Germination

Stratification:

None required

Germination Time:

7–21 days

Notes:

Seeds germinate readily at warm temperatures (18-24°C). Light not required for germination.

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