Cynoglossum montanum

Cynoglossum montanum

Native to:
Albania | Bulgaria | France | Greece | Hungary | Italy | Krym | Lebanon-Syria | North Caucasus | NW. Balkan Pen. | Sardegna | Sicilia | Spain | Türkiye | Türkiye-in-Europe | Ukraine

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Taxonomy

Division:
Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
Family:
Boraginaceae
Genus:
Cynoglossum
Species:
Cynoglossum montanum

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:
Forb/herb
Height:
60 cm
Drought Tolerance:
Medium
Bloom Months:
may,jun,jul
Bloom Colors:
blue, purple

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:
pollinators

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:
Cold/moist stratification required — 30–60 days
Germination Time:
14–30 days
Notes:
Seeds benefit from cold stratification and require darkness for optimal germination. Fresh seed germinates more reliably than stored seed.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI