Viper's grass
Scorzonera humilis
Scorzonera
Asteraceae
Native Plants
Viper's grass thrives in moist, well-drained soil with full sun to partial shade, making it well suited for meadow or cottage gardens. Water regularly during the growing season but avoid soggy conditions. This hardy perennial requires little maintenance once established and can be left largely to naturalize.
Care Requirements
Care Level
Moderate
Sun
Partial Sun
Water
Moderate
Growth Rate
Moderate
Mature Height
—
Life Cycle
Perennial
Spacing
12″
Watering Schedule
Every 7-10 Days • Water Moderately, Keeping Soil Consistently Moist But Not Waterlogged
Soil pH
5 – 5.5
Ecology & Origin
Native to
Austria
Baltic States
Belarus
Belgium
Central European Rus
Czechoslovakia
Denmark
Finland
France
Germany
Great Britain
Hungary
Italy
Netherlands
Northwest European R
Norway
Poland
Portugal
Romania
Spain
Attracts
🐝 Bees
🐝 Butterflies
Safety & Use
⚕ Medicinal
Sources
Data: trefle, usda
Image: trefle.io — Taken May 4, 2020 by Benoît Roch (cc-by-sa)
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