Tragopogon dubius subsp. major
Tragopogon dubius subsp. major
Giant salsify is a stately biennial to short-lived perennial with large, showy yellow flowers that close by midday and produce striking dandelion-like seed heads. It is easy to grow in average, well-drained soil with moderate watering and tolerates partial shade, though it blooms most freely in full sun. Allow seed heads to mature if you want it to naturalize, but be aware it can self-seed prolifically in open ground.
Care Level
Low
Sun
Partial Shade
Water
Moderate
Growth Rate
Fast
Mature Height
18″ – 36″
Soil
loam
Life Cycle
Perennial
Spacing
12″
Watering Schedule
Every 10-14 Days • Water Moderately, Keeping Soil Evenly Moist But Never Waterlogged; Drought-Tolerant Once Established
Soil pH
6.5 – 7.5
Temperature
-10° – 85°F
Mature Spread
up to 24″
Root Depth
Medium
Foliage
Fine
Native to
Attracts
Sources
Data: trefle, usda
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