Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Caprifoliaceae

Genus:

Cephalaria

Species:

Cephalaria radiata

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Forb/herb

Height:

100 cm

Drought Tolerance:

Medium

Bloom Months:

jun,jul,aug

Bloom Colors:

yellow

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

bees, butterflies

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 at temperatures around 15-20°C after cold stratification.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI