Centaurium littorale subsp. littorale

Centaurium littorale subsp. littorale

Native to:
Baltic States | Belarus | Denmark | Finland | France | Germany | Great Britain | Ireland | Norway | Portugal | Russia | Spain | Sweden | Ukraine

Taxonomy

Division:
Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
Family:
Gentianaceae
Genus:
Centaurium
Species:
Centaurium littorale subsp. littorale

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:
Forb/herb
Height:
25 cm
Drought Tolerance:
Low
Bloom Months:
jun,jul,aug
Bloom Colors:
pink, purple

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:
pollinators
Salt Tolerant:
Yes

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Propagation & Germination

Stratification:
Cold/moist stratification required — 30–60 days
Germination Time:
14–30 days
Notes:
Seeds require light for germination. Surface sow on moist substrate and maintain constant moisture.

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