Onopordum carduelium
Onopordum carduelium
- Native to:
- Canary Is.
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Asteraceae
- Genus:
- Onopordum
- Species:
- Onopordum carduelium
Growth Characteristics
- Height:
- 300 cm
- Drought Tolerance:
- High
- Bloom Colors:
- purple
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:
- 14–28 days
- Notes:
- Seeds germinate readily after cold stratification; surface sow on well-drained medium.
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ORGHPS Germination Guide: 15% germination rate; squeeze seeds to determine which are viable