Saussurea discolor

Saussurea discolor

Native to:
Austria | Bulgaria | Czechia-Slovakia | France | Germany | Italy | NW. Balkan Pen. | Romania | Switzerland | Ukraine

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Taxonomy

Division:
Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
Family:
Asteraceae
Genus:
Saussurea
Species:
Saussurea discolor

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:
Forb/herb
Height:
60 cm
Drought Tolerance:
Low
Bloom Months:
jul,aug,sep
Bloom Colors:
purple

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:
bees, butterflies

Source: deepseek-v4-flash

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:
Cold/moist stratification required — 30–60 days
Germination Time:
14–30 days
Notes:
Seeds germinate best after cold stratification; sow in spring.

Source: deepseek-v4-flash

ORGHPS Germination Guide: No germination information. Educated guess may be provided.

Source: Ontario Rock Garden & Hardy Plant Society