Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Brassicaceae

Genus:

Barbarea

Species:

Barbarea balcana

Growth Characteristics

Height:

60 cm

Drought Tolerance:

Medium

Bloom Months:

apr,may,jun

Bloom Colors:

yellow

Native Range

Albania, Bulgaria, Greece, YUG

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

bees, butterflies

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:

Cold/moist stratification required — 30–60 days

Germination Time:

7–21 days

Notes:

Germinates best at cool temperatures (10-15°C). Light not required for germination.

Propagation data sourced from Claude AI