Echinops microcephalus

Echinops microcephalus

Native to:
Albania | Bulgaria | East Aegean Is. | Greece | NW. Balkan Pen. | Romania | Türkiye | Türkiye-in-Europe

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Taxonomy

Division:
Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
Family:
Asteraceae
Genus:
Echinops
Species:
Echinops microcephalus

Growth Characteristics

Height:
150 cm
Drought Tolerance:
High
Bloom Colors:
blue

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:
bees, butterflies
Deer Resistant:
Yes

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Propagation & Germination

Stratification:
Cold/moist stratification required — 30–60 days
Germination Time:
14–30 days
Notes:
Seeds germinate readily after cold stratification; sow in spring or fall.

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