Cheirolophus crassifolius (Widnet il-Ba'ar, Fiordaliso Crassifoglio, Maltese Rock-centaury, Maltese Centuary)
Botanical Information
| Family | Asteraceae |
| Genus | Cheirolophus |
| Species | crassifolius |
| Synonyms | Palaeocyanus crassifolius |
| Category | Perennials |
| Origin | Malta; on the southern cliffs of the islands of Malta, southern Guzo and Fungus Rock. |
Details
| USDA Hardiness Ref. | |
| Canada Hardiness Ref. | |
| RHS Hardiness Ref. | |
| Height | 50 cm |
| Flowering Period | May, June, July |
Description and Growing Information
| General Description | A critically endangered shrub, each stalk bearing a single flower head which is composed of a number of purple tubular florets. |
| Habitat | Coralline limestone seaside cliffs and scree in full sun. |
| Leaf Description | Smooth spatula-shaped leaves. |