Tragopogon dubius

Western Salsify

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Common Name:

Western Salsify

Plant Type:

Flower color:

Yellow

Foliage color:

Green

Sun (From 0 to 5):

3

Water (From 0 to 5):

2

Maximum temperature:

40°C

Minimum temperature:

7°C

Maximum height:

90 cm

Maximum width:

40 cm

Western Salsify (Tragopogon dubius) - Description

Tragopogon dubius (western salsify, western goat's-beard, wild oysterplant, yellow salsify, yellow goat's beard, goat's beard, goatsbeard, common salsify, salsify) is a species of Salsify native to southern and central Europe and western Asia and found as far north and west as northern France. Although it has been reported from Kashmir and India, recent evidence suggests that specimens from these areas may be a different species.

Western Salsify (Tragopogon dubius) - Blooming

Blooms yellow flowers in late spring or early summer, followed by seed heads that resembles those of dandelions.

Western Salsify (Tragopogon dubius) - Growth

Annual or biennial forbs that grow best with full sun and shelter. Western Salsifys work well in a home garden, and can grow in heavy clay soils. Tragopogon dubius needs warmth to grow well, and will not tolerate shade.

Western Salsify (Tragopogon dubius) - Planting

Propagate from the seed in spring. Sow seeds directly into the ground.

Western Salsify (Tragopogon dubius) - Interesting facts

The seeds on the outer side of the seed head are different in appearance and composition than those on the inside. For example, the periphery seeds are darker, and contain toxic phenolic compounds that may promote survival.

Western Salsify (Tragopogon dubius) - Soil and irrigation

Western Salsify grows well in moist soil that is well-draining. Can grow in heavy clay soils, as well as sandy or loam soils. Water freely during the growing season, or during dry conditions; water less during the winter.