Saussurea acrophila
Saussurea acrophila is a perennial ornamental plant belonging to the Asteraceae family. It thrives in full sun with medium water requirements and prefers loamy, sandy, or chalky soils. This plant is suitable for USDA zones 5–8 and grows to a height of 0.4–1 meter. It blooms from July to September with purple and violet flowers, attracting pollinators. It is not fragrant or toxic and is not evergreen.
Light
Full sun
Watering
Medium water
Soil
Loamy, Sandy, Chalky
Height
0.4–1 m
Spread
0.3–0.5 m
Zones
5–8
Flower colors