Dagger Flower
Mantisalca salmantica
- Native to:
- Algeria, Baleares, Corse, Cyprus, Egypt, France, Greece, Italy, Madeira, Morocco, NW. Balkan Pen., Portugal, Sardegna, Selvagens, Sicilia, Spain, Tunisia, Türkiye
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Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Asteraceae
- Genus:
- Mantisalca
- Species:
- Mantisalca salmantica
- USDA Symbol:
- MASA5
Growth Characteristics
- Life Cycle:
- Annual | Perennial
- Growth Habit:
- Forb/herb
- Height:
- 120 cm
- Light Requirements:
- Full Sun
- Drought Tolerance:
- High
- Bloom Months:
- jun,jul,aug,sep
- Bloom Colors:
- pink, purple
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Wildlife Value:
- bees, butterflies
- Deer Resistant:
- Yes
Soil Requirements
- Soil Type:
- dry, rocky, well-drained soil
- pH:
- 6.0 - 8.0 (neutral to slightly alkaline)
- Drainage:
- excellent drainage required
- Moisture:
- dry to moderate
- Notes:
- native to Mediterranean regions with poor, calcareous soils
Propagation & Germination
- Stratification:
- None required
- Germination Time:
- 14–28 days
The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI