Cephalaria leucantha

Cephalaria leucantha

Native to:
Albania | Algeria | Corse | France | Germany | Greece | Italy | Morocco | NW. Balkan Pen. | Portugal | Sardegna | Spain

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Taxonomy

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

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:
Forb/herb
Height:
150 cm
Drought Tolerance:
High
Bloom Months:
jun,jul,aug
Bloom Colors:
white, cream

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:
bees, butterflies, beneficial insects
Deer Resistant:
Yes

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:
Cold/moist stratification required — 30–60 days
Germination Time:
14–28 days
Notes:
Seeds germinate best with light exposure. Sow on soil surface or barely cover.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI

ORGHPS Germination Guide: Sow @ 20C. If no germination in 3 months, try 4C 1-2 months, then 20C again.

Source: Ontario Rock Garden & Hardy Plant Society