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.

Source: Ontario Rock Garden & Hardy Plant Society