Catananche caespitosa
Catananche caespitosa is an herbaceous or a very small shrub growing in tufts. The linear gray-green leaves form a basal rosette. The stems are topped by bright yellow flowerheads blooming between May and July. This endemic plant of Morocco grows on dry grounds from 1,700 meters of altitude.
Datasheet
| Common Name | Catananche turf |
|---|---|
| Botanical name | Catananche caespitosa |
| Family | Asteraceae |
| Life Cycle | Perennial |
| Foliage | Tell us |
| Basic Colour | yellow / gold |
| Height | < 10 cm |
| Habitat | Stony and rocky lands |
| Altitude | 1600 -> 3200 m |
| Bloom Time | May -> July |
| Plant Type | Herbs, |
| Fruit Type | Achene |
| different tolerances | Tell us |
| Used Parts | Tell us |
| Plant Uses | Tell us |
| Active substances | Tell us |
| USDA Zone | > 3 (-40) |
| Sun Exposure | Sun |
| Soil pH | Acidic, Neutral |
| Soil Moisture | Dry |
| Soil Type | Stony, Rocky |
| Propagation | by seeds / by sowing, Self sows |
| Germination | Tell us |
| Pests/ Diseases | Tell us |
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