Arnebia tinctoria
Arnebia tinctoria
- Native to:
- Egypt | Iraq | Libya | Palestine | Saudi Arabia | Sinai
iNaturalist: © fragmansapir (iNaturalist #239658989)






Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Boraginaceae
- Genus:
- Arnebia
- Species:
- Arnebia tinctoria
Growth Characteristics
- Growth Habit:
- Forb/herb
- Height:
- 30 cm
- Drought Tolerance:
- High
- Bloom Months:
- may,jun,jul
- Bloom Colors:
- yellow, purple
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Wildlife Value:
- bees, butterflies
- Deer Resistant:
- Yes
Propagation & Germination
- Stratification:
- Cold/moist stratification required — 30–60 days
- Germination Time:
- 14–30 days
- Notes:
- Seeds require light for germination. Surface sow or barely cover with fine soil.
The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI