Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Asteraceae

Genus:

Saussurea

Species:

Saussurea firma

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Forb/herb

Height:

60 cm

Bloom Months:

jul,aug,sep

Bloom Colors:

purple

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:

Cold/moist stratification required — 30–60 days

Germination Time:

14–30 days

Notes:

Seeds benefit from cold stratification for 4-8 weeks to break dormancy; sow in well-drained seed starting mix.

Source: deepseek-v4-flash