Leontopodium calocephalum

Leontopodium calocephalum

Native to:
China

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Taxonomy

Division:
Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
Family:
Asteraceae
Genus:
Leontopodium
Species:
Leontopodium calocephalum

Growth Characteristics

Height:
30 cm
Drought Tolerance:
Medium
Bloom Months:
jul,aug
Bloom Colors:
white

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:
bees, butterflies
Deer Resistant:
Yes

Source: deepseek-v4-flash

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:
Cold/moist stratification required — 30–60 days
Germination Time:
14–30 days
Notes:
Seeds benefit from cold stratification for 4-8 weeks before sowing.

Source: deepseek-v4-flash

ORGHPS Germination Guide: Expose to fluctuating outdoor winter temps incl. freezing for 3 months. Increase light/temp in spring.

Source: Ontario Rock Garden & Hardy Plant Society