Serratula coronata

Serratula coronata

Native to:
Belarus | China | Japan | Kazakhstan | Kirgizstan | Korea | North Caucasus | Romania | Russia | Transcaucasus | Ukraine

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Taxonomy

Division:
Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
Family:
Asteraceae
Genus:
Serratula
Species:
Serratula coronata

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:
Geophyte , Forb/herb
Height:
150 cm
Drought Tolerance:
Medium
Bloom Months:
jul,aug,sep
Bloom Colors:
purple, pink

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 germinate readily after cold stratification; sow in spring or fall.

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