Saussurea
Saussureaangustifolia

Family: Asteraceae (ass-ter-AY-see-ee)
Genus: Saussurea (so-SUR-ree-a)
Species: angustifolia (an-gus-tee-FOH-lee-uh)

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

Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade

Foliage
Herbaceous

Foliage Color

Height
6-12 in. (15-30 cm)
12-18 in. (30-45 cm)

Spacing

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)

Where to Grow

Danger

Bloom Color
Medium Blue
Blue-Violet
Dark Purple/Black

Bloom Characteristics

Bloom Size

Bloom Time
Late Spring/Early Summer

Other details

Soil pH requirements

Patent Information

Propagation Methods

Seed Collecting