Centaurium pulchellum var. altaicum
Centaurium pulchellum var. altaicum
- Native to:
- Afghanistan | China | Hainan | India | Iran | Kazakhstan | Kirgizstan | Krym | Pakistan | Russia | Tadzhikistan | Taiwan | Transcaucasus | Turkmenistan | Ukraine | Uzbekistan
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Gentianaceae
- Genus:
- Centaurium
- Species:
- Centaurium pulchellum var. altaicum
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:
- butterflies, small pollinators
- Deer Resistant:
- Yes
- Salt Tolerant:
- Yes
Propagation & Germination
- Stratification:
- Cold/moist stratification required — 30–60 days
- Germination Time:
- 14–30 days
- Notes:
- Requires light for germination; surface sow seeds. Prefers cool temperatures and consistent moisture during germination phase.
The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI