Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Asteraceae

Genus:

Saussurea

Species:

Saussurea melanotricha

Growth Characteristics

Height:

60 cm

Drought Tolerance:

Low

Bloom Colors:

purple, blackish

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 seed mix and keep moist at 15–20°C.

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