Tragopogon growing herbaceous of the genus Tragopogon also known as Salsify or Goatsbeard, Tragopogon perennial evergreen, biennial and can grow as annual plant, used as ornamental plant for the flowers, can grow in mediterranean, desert, subtropical, temperate climate and growing in hardiness zone 2-11.
Leaves color green in linear shape.
Tragopogon flower
Flower color purple, white, yellow or pink, flowers grow in saucer shape and behind the flowers there are bracts green in spear shape.
Seeds are growing in ball structure of goatsbeard and spread by the winds
Tragopogon for sale – Seeds or Plants to Buy
Requirements for Tragopogon growing and care:
Well-drained soil
What is the best way to start growing?
Plant / Seed
Is it necessary to graft or use vegetative reproduction?
No
Difficulties or problems when growing:
Some species can be invasive
Planting season:
Spring / Summer
Pests and diseases:
Aphids
Pruning season:
Autumn / Winter
How to prune:
Just for design and dead parts
Size of the plant:
10-120cm, 4-48 inches
Growth speed in optimal condition:
Fast growing / Medium growing
Water requirement:
Small amount of water / Average amount of water
Light conditions in optimal condition for growing:
Full sun / Half shade
Is it possible to grow as houseplant?
No
Growing is also possible in a planter /flowerpot / containers:
Yes
Blooming information
Bloom season?
Spring / Summer
General information about the flower:
Purple, white, yellow or pink, flowers grow in saucer shape and behind the flowers there are bracts green in spear shape
Scientific name:
Tragopogon