Saussurea medusa
Saussurea medusa
- Native to:
- China | India | Nepal
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Asteraceae
- Genus:
- Saussurea
- Species:
- Saussurea medusa
Growth Characteristics
- Growth Habit:
- Forb/herb
- Height:
- 30 cm
- Drought Tolerance:
- Low
- Bloom Colors:
- purple, blue
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Wildlife Value:
- bees, butterflies
- Deer Resistant:
- Yes
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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 on the surface of a well-drained medium.
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