Rhaponticum scariosum rhaponticum
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Basic Information
Family: Asteraceae or Compositae
Genus: rhaponticum
Plant ID (slug): rhaponticum-scariosum-rhaponticum
Numeric ID: 19949
USDA Hardiness: Coming soon
Ratings
Physical Characteristics
Rhaponticum scariosum rhaponticum is a PERENNIAL growing to 0.8 m (2ft 7in). See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 6. It is in flower in July. The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs) and is pollinated by Insects. Suitable for: light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils and prefers well-drained soil. Suitable pH: mildly acid, neutral and basic (mildly alkaline) soils. It cannot grow in the shade. It prefers moist soil.
Distribution
Europe.
Habitats
Edible Uses
None known
Medicinal Uses
Purgative[61].
Known Hazards
None known
Detailed Information
Additional Information
Title: Rhaponticum scariosum rhaponticum