About

This decorative grass, reaching 50-200cm, with fountain-like habit. It bears ornamental plumes.

About the genus

Tragopogon can be annuals or herbaceous perennials with grass-like linear leaves and large, dandelion-like yellow or purple flowerheads in summer

Plant details

Suggested usesBorders, prairie planting

Care notes

CultivationWell-drained soil, full sun
PruningCut back late winter
PropagationDivide in spring
Pest resistancePest-free
Disease resistanceRust possible