Alkanna tinctoria subsp. anatolica
Alkanna tinctoria subsp. anatolica
- Native to:
- East Aegean Is. | Kriti | Türkiye
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Boraginaceae
- Genus:
- Alkanna
- Species:
- Alkanna tinctoria subsp. anatolica
Growth Characteristics
- Growth Habit:
- Forb/herb
- Height:
- 30 cm
- Drought Tolerance:
- High
- Bloom Months:
- apr,may,jun,jul
- Bloom Colors:
- blue, purple
- Ground Cover:
- Yes
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Wildlife Value:
- bees, butterflies
- Deer Resistant:
- Yes
Source: Claude claude-opus-4-5-20251101 Batch
Propagation & Germination
- Stratification:
- Cold/moist stratification required — 30–60 days
- Germination Time:
- 14–42 days
- Notes:
- Seeds may exhibit erratic germination; cool temperatures and light may improve germination rates.
Source: Claude claude-opus-4-5-20251101 Batch