Dwarf Alpine Hawksbeard
Askellia pygmaea var. pygmaea
- Native to:
- Canada, China, Kazakhstan, Kirgizstan, Labrador, Russia, United States
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Asteraceae
- Genus:
- Askellia
- Species:
- Askellia pygmaea var. pygmaea
- USDA Symbol:
- CRNA
Growth Characteristics
- Life Cycle:
- Perennial
- Growth Habit:
- Forb/herb
- Height:
- 10 cm
- Light Requirements:
- Full Sun
- Drought Tolerance:
- Medium
- Bloom Months:
- jun,jul,aug
- Bloom Colors:
- yellow
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Wildlife Value:
- pollinators
- Deer Resistant:
- Yes
Soil Requirements
- Soil Type:
- rocky, well-drained, nutrient-poor soil
- pH:
- 6.0 - 7.5 (slightly acidic to neutral)
- Drainage:
- excellent drainage required
- Moisture:
- dry to moderate
- Notes:
- native to alpine and subalpine regions
Propagation & Germination
- Stratification:
- Cold/moist stratification required — 30–60 days
- Germination Time:
- 14–30 days
- Notes:
- Requires light for germination. Best germinated at cool temperatures typical of alpine conditions.
The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI
Pre-treatment: Fresh seeds were sown in the outdoor nursery and subjected to a 5 month winter stratification.
Establishment: Seeds are hand collected in late August when achenes turn grey and are easily removed from the disc. Seeds are collected in paper envelopes and kept in a well ventilate drying shed prior to cleaning.
Source: npn.rngr.net