Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Asteraceae

Genus:

Atractylodes

Species:

Atractylodes macrocephala

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Forb/herb

Height:

60 cm

Drought Tolerance:

Medium

Bloom Months:

aug,sep,oct

Bloom Colors:

white, pale pink

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

pollinators

Fragrant:

Yes

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:

Cold/moist stratification required — 30–60 days

Germination Time:

14–30 days

Notes:

Seeds benefit from cold stratification and require light for germination. Fresh seed germinates more reliably than stored seed.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI