Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Asteraceae

Genus:

Melanoseris

Species:

Melanoseris filicina

Growth Characteristics

Height:

120 cm

Drought Tolerance:

Medium

Bloom Months:

jul,aug,sep

Bloom Colors:

blue, purple

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

bees, butterflies

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 to break dormancy; sow in spring after last frost.

Source: deepseek-v4-flash