Cephalaria transsylvanica
Cephalaria transsylvanica
- Native to:
- Albania | Bulgaria | East Aegean Is. | France | Greece | Hungary | Iran | Italy | Kriti | Krym | North Caucasus | NW. Balkan Pen. | Romania | Russia | Sicilia | Transcaucasus | Türkiye | Türkiye-in-Europe | Ukraine
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Caprifoliaceae
- Genus:
- Cephalaria
- Species:
- Cephalaria transsylvanica
Growth Characteristics
- Growth Habit:
- Forb/herb
- Height:
- 180 cm
- Drought Tolerance:
- Medium
- Bloom Months:
- jun,jul,aug
- Bloom Colors:
- yellow, 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:
- 14–30 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