Nigella bucharica

Nigella bucharica

Native to:
Tadzhikistan | Turkmenistan | Uzbekistan

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Taxonomy

Division:
Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
Family:
Ranunculaceae
Genus:
Nigella
Species:
Nigella bucharica

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:
Forb/herb
Height:
50 cm
Drought Tolerance:
High
Bloom Months:
jun,jul,aug
Bloom Colors:
blue, white

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:
bees
Deer Resistant:
Yes

Source: deepseek-v4-flash

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:
Cold/moist stratification required — 30–60 days
Germination Time:
14–28 days
Notes:
Seeds germinate best after cold stratification; sow in fall or stratify for 4-8 weeks.

Source: deepseek-v4-flash