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. |