Saussurea pulchella

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Basic Information

Family: Asteraceae or Compositae

Genus: saussurea

Plant ID (slug): saussurea-pulchella

Numeric ID: 26233

USDA Hardiness: 3-7

Ratings

Physical Characteristics

Saussurea pulchella is a PERENNIAL growing to 1.5 m (5ft). See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 3. It is in flower from July to August. 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. Suitable pH: mildly acid, neutral and basic (mildly alkaline) soils. It can grow in semi-shade (light woodland) or no shade. It prefers moist soil.

Distribution

E. Asia - Japan, Korea.

Habitats

Cultivated Beds;

Edible Uses

Edible Parts: Leaves Edible Uses: Young leaves - cooked[105, 177].

Medicinal Uses

None known

Known Hazards

None known

Detailed Information

Additional Information

Title: Saussurea pulchella