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Knautia velutina Briq.  
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FamilyCAPRIFOLIACEAE
Genus speciesKnautia velutina Briq. 
Habitatrocky slopes
Altitudesubalpine
Descriptionbasal leaves in rosette, adaxially densely sericeous hirsute, abaxially grey tomentose, broadly lanceolate, acuminate, crenate-serrate, floral heads 2-3cm across
Size15-30cm
Colorpurple
Bloomsummer
Ca+
Typetuft
Cultivationsunny, dry, rock crevices, protection against winter wet
alpine house, poor, drained soil, sun
Propagationseed in spring, barely covered, germ. 1-3 months, 18-21°C
division in spring and fall; cuttings in summer
Territory Europe
     Southeastern Europe (Italy)
BibliographyThe Plant List www.theplantlist.org
Comments

CAPRIFOLIACEAE

Knautia velutina Briq., Annuaire Conserv. Jard. Bot. Genéve 6: 94 (1902)

Synonyms:
Trichera velutina (Briq.) Soják

n. Italy
13 ITA

subalpine

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