Saussurea alpina
Saussurea alpina
- Native to:
- Austria, Baltic States, China, Czechia-Slovakia, Finland, Føroyar, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, Norway, NW. Balkan Pen., Poland, Romania, Russia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Tadzhikistan, Ukraine
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Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Asteraceae
- Genus:
- Saussurea
- Species:
- Saussurea alpina
- USDA Symbol:
- SAAL22
Growth Characteristics
- Height:
- 50 cm
- Light Requirements:
- Full Sun
- Drought Tolerance:
- Low
- Bloom Months:
- jul,aug,sep
- Bloom Colors:
- purple, violet
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Wildlife Value:
- bees, butterflies
- Deer Resistant:
- Yes
- Fragrant:
- Yes
Soil Requirements
- Soil Type:
- rich, well-drained loamy soil
- pH:
- 5.5 - 7.0 (slightly acidic to neutral)
- Drainage:
- excellent drainage required
- Moisture:
- consistently moist
- Notes:
- prefers alpine and subalpine meadows
Propagation & Germination
- Stratification:
- Cold/moist stratification required — 30–90 days
- Germination Time:
- 14–42 days
- Notes:
- Seeds require light for germination and cool temperatures. Germination can be erratic.
The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI
ORGHPS Germination Guide: Sow @ 4C for 3 weeks, then place @ 20C.