Saussurea (weberi)
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Alexandra Seglias Seed Conservation Research Associate Denver Botanic Gardens Denver, Colorado alexandra.seglias@botanicgardens.org www.botanicgardens.org |
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| Family Scientific Name: | Asteraceae | ||
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| Scientific Name: | Saussurea weberi Hulten | ||
| Common Name: | Weber's saw-wort | ||
| General Distribution: | Occurs in Montana, Wyoming, and Colorado where it is confined to small areas of suitable alpine habitat. Most populations are found in central Colorado. | ||
| Known Invasiveness: | None | ||
| Propagation Method: | Seed | ||
| Propagule Collection: | Seed was collected in central Colorado in 2018 | ||
| Pre-Planting Treatments: | Stratification at 2-4C for 2-12 weeks led to high germination | ||
| Growing Area Preparation/ Annual Practices for Perennial Crops: |
Incubation at 20/10C (day/night) resulted in over 90% germination. | ||
Citation:
2022. Propagation protocol for production of Saussurea weberi Hulten Denver Botanic Gardens Denver, Colorado. In: Native Plant Network. URL: https://NativePlantNetwork.org (accessed 2025/10/27). US Department of Agriculture, Forest Service, National Center for Reforestation, Nurseries, and Genetic Resources.
