Betonica officinalis subsp. velebitica
Betonica officinalis subsp. velebitica
- Native to:
- NW. Balkan Pen.
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Lamiaceae
- Genus:
- Betonica
- Species:
- Betonica officinalis subsp. velebitica
Growth Characteristics
- Growth Habit:
- Forb/herb
- Height:
- 60 cm
- Drought Tolerance:
- Medium
- Bloom Months:
- jun,jul,aug
- Bloom Colors:
- pink, purple
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Wildlife Value:
- bees, butterflies
- Deer Resistant:
- Yes
Source: Claude claude-opus-4-5-20251101 Batch
Propagation & Germination
- Stratification:
- Cold/moist stratification required — 30–60 days
- Germination Time:
- 14–42 days
- Notes:
- Seeds germinate best with cold stratification and light exposure. Germination can be erratic.
Source: Claude claude-opus-4-5-20251101 Batch