Cephalaria mauritanica

Cephalaria mauritanica

Native to:
Algeria | Morocco

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Taxonomy

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

Growth Characteristics

Height:
120 cm
Drought Tolerance:
High
Bloom Months:
jun,jul,aug
Bloom Colors:
yellow

Garden & Ecology Notes

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

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:
Cold/moist stratification required — 30–60 days
Germination Time:
14–30 days
Notes:
Seeds germinate best with cool temperatures. Surface sow or lightly cover as some light may aid germination.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI