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 NameCatananche turf Botanical nameCatananche caespitosa FamilyAsteraceae Life CyclePerennialFoliageTell usBasic Colouryellow / goldHeight< 10 cmHabitatStony and rocky landsAltitude1600 -> 3200 mBloom TimeMay -> JulyPlant TypeHerbs, Fruit TypeAchenedifferent tolerancesTell usUsed PartsTell us Plant UsesTell us Active substancesTell us USDA Zone> 3 (-40)Sun ExposureSunSoil pHAcidic, NeutralSoil MoistureDrySoil Type Stony, RockyPropagationby seeds / by sowing, Self sowsGerminationTell us Pests/ DiseasesTell us Open Next Page To See More Photos. Catananche caespitosa Catananche caespitosa