Saussurea

Saussureaangustifolia

Family
Asteraceae (ass-ter-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Saussurea (so-SUR-ree-a)
Species
angustifolia (an-gus-tee-FOH-lee-uh)
Synonym
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade
Foliage
Herbaceous
Height
6-12 in. (15-30 cm)
12-18 in. (30-45 cm)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 2a: to -45.5 °C (-50 °F)
USDA Zone 2b: to -42.7 °C (-45 °F)
USDA Zone 3a: to -39.9 °C (-40 °F)
USDA Zone 3b: to -37.2 °C (-35 °F)
Bloom Color
Medium Blue
Blue-Violet
Dark Purple/Black
Bloom Time
Late Spring/Early Summer
Other Details
Category
Perennials
Water Requirements
Requires consistently moist soil; do not let dry out between waterings
Very high moisture needs; suitable for bogs and water gardens
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
Patent Information
Propagation Methods
Seed Collecting
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Nome, Alaska

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Anchorage, AK (Zone 4a) | July 2007 | neutral

Saussurea angustifolia, is found on tundra, wet meadows, from E. Siberia, across most of Alaska, into the Yukon. The deep lavender flowe...Read More

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