Description
Saussurea satowii (also called Satow's Saussurea, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Japan. It has a rosette of leaves with toothed margins and white flowers. It typically grows in open woodlands and grasslands.
Uses & Benefits
Saussurea satowii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, colds, and headaches.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The Saussurea satowii flower is a white-pink color and has five petals. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Saussurea satowii is a perennial herb native to Japan. It is best grown in moist, well-drained soils in full sun or partial shade. Propagation is done by seed or division of the clumps. Seeds should be sown in spring and division should be done in the fall.
Where to Find Saussurea satowii
Saussurea satowii is native to Japan and can be found in the prefectures of Aichi, Fukui, Gifu, Gunma, Hiroshima, Hyogo, Ishikawa, Nagano, Niigata, Okayama, Shiga, Shimane, Toyama, and Yamaguchi.