Crambe orientalis subsp. orientalis

Crambe orientalis subsp. orientalis

Native to:
Afghanistan | Iran | Iraq | Kazakhstan | Lebanon-Syria | North Caucasus | Palestine | Tadzhikistan | Transcaucasus | Türkiye | Turkmenistan | Uzbekistan

Taxonomy

Division:
Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
Family:
Brassicaceae
Genus:
Crambe
Species:
Crambe orientalis subsp. orientalis

Growth Characteristics

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

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:
bees, butterflies
Fragrant:
Yes

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Propagation & Germination

Stratification:
Cold/moist stratification required — 30–60 days
Germination Time:
10–21 days
Notes:
Seeds germinate best with cold stratification followed by warm temperatures. Light may enhance germination.

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