Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Asteraceae

Genus:

Saussurea

Species:

Saussurea obvallata

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Geophyte , Forb/herb

Height:

60 cm

Drought Tolerance:

Low

Bloom Months:

jul,aug,sep

Bloom Colors:

purple, blue

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

bees, butterflies

Deer Resistant:

Yes

Source: deepseek-v4-flash

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:

Cold/moist stratification required — 60–90 days

Germination Time:

21–60 days

Notes:

Seeds require cold stratification for 2–3 months; sow in spring after last frost.

Source: deepseek-v4-flash