Cephalaria alpina

Cephalaria alpina

Native to:
Austria | France | Italy | Switzerland

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Taxonomy

Division:
Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
Family:
Caprifoliaceae
Genus:
Cephalaria
Species:
Cephalaria alpina

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:
Forb/herb
Height:
150 cm
Drought Tolerance:
Medium
Bloom Months:
jul,aug,sep
Bloom Colors:
yellow

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:
bees, butterflies
Deer Resistant:
Yes

Source: deepseek-v4-flash

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:
Cold/moist stratification required — 30–60 days
Germination Time:
14–30 days
Notes:
Seeds germinate best after cold stratification for 4-8 weeks at 4°C.

Source: deepseek-v4-flash

ORGHPS Germination Guide: Sow @ 20C. Germinates within 3 months.

Source: Ontario Rock Garden & Hardy Plant Society