Alkanna scardica
Alkanna scardica
- Native to:
- Albania | NW. Balkan Pen.
GBIF: Gjeta,E., Cambria,S., Dagnino,D., Domina,G., Greuter,W., Lattanzi,E., Mahmutaj,E., Peccenini,S., von Raab-Straube,E., Raimondo,F.M., Saliaj,O., Scafidi,G. & Vitek,E.
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Boraginaceae
- Genus:
- Alkanna
- Species:
- Alkanna scardica
Growth Characteristics
- Growth Habit:
- Forb/herb
- Height:
- 30 cm
- Drought Tolerance:
- High
- Bloom Months:
- apr,may,jun
- Bloom Colors:
- blue
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Wildlife Value:
- bees
- 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