Askellia lactea

Askellia lactea

Native to:
China | Tadzhikistan

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Taxonomy

Division:
Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
Family:
Asteraceae
Genus:
Askellia
Species:
Askellia lactea

Growth Characteristics

Height:
30 cm
Drought Tolerance:
Medium
Bloom Months:
jun,jul,aug
Bloom Colors:
white, cream

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:
pollinators
Deer Resistant:
Yes

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:
Cold/moist stratification required — 30–60 days
Germination Time:
14–30 days
Notes:
Requires light for germination. Cold stratification improves germination rates for alpine populations.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI