About
An erect, tufted, evergreen perennial from New Zealand with long, narrow, keeled, silvery-grey, arching leaves and tall panicles of tiny, brown flowers in summer. A bold and architectural foliage perennial for a cool, sheltered, well-drained border or cool glasshouse.
About the genus
Saussurea is a genus of herbaceous perennials or biennials in the daisy family, with thistle-like or button-shaped flower-heads. Species are found in a range of habitats from alpine meadows to lowland grasslands
Plant details
Suggested usesBorders, containers, mixed plantings.
Care notes
CultivationPlant in well-drained soil. Water during establishment.
PruningRemove dead growth as needed.
PropagationPropagate by division, cuttings, or seed.
Pest resistanceGenerally pest-free.
Disease resistanceGenerally disease-resistant.