Cerinthe minor subsp. cleiostoma

Cerinthe minor subsp. cleiostoma

Native to:
Albania | Greece | NW. Balkan Pen.

Taxonomy

Division:
Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
Family:
Boraginaceae
Genus:
Cerinthe
Species:
Cerinthe minor subsp. cleiostoma

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:
Forb/herb
Height:
40 cm
Drought Tolerance:
Medium
Bloom Months:
may,jun,jul,aug
Bloom Colors:
yellow, purple

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:
bees, bumblebees
Deer Resistant:
Yes

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Propagation & Germination

Stratification:
None required
Germination Time:
14–21 days
Notes:
Seeds germinate readily at moderate temperatures without special treatment. Surface sow or barely cover as light may aid germination.

Source: Claude claude-sonnet-4-5-20250929 Batch