Cephalaria tchihatchewii

Cephalaria tchihatchewii

Native to:
Iran | Transcaucasus | Türkiye

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Taxonomy

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

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:
Forb/herb
Height:
180 cm
Drought Tolerance:
High
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 cold stratification followed by warm temperatures. Surface sow or barely cover as light may aid germination.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI

ORGHPS Germination Guide: Sow @ 20C. Germinates within 3 months. Requires light / surface sow (fine seed).

Source: Ontario Rock Garden & Hardy Plant Society