Description
                        
                            Saussurea retroserrata (also called Chinese hawksbeard, among many other common names) is a perennial plant native to the Himalayas and Central Asia. It has a rosette of leaves and yellow flowers. It is found in alpine meadows, grasslands, and rocky slopes.                        
                     
                                
                                    
                        Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
                        
                            The flower of Saussurea retroserrata is a small, white, star-shaped flower with yellow center. The seed is a small, black, flattened, and oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, thin, and have a single, long, narrow leaf.                        
                     
                                
                
                        Cultivation and Propagation
                        
                            Saussurea retroserrata is a perennial herb that is native to the Himalayas. It can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and full sun to partial shade. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost.