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Saussurea (weberi)

Alexandra Seglias
Seed Conservation Research Associate
Denver Botanic Gardens
Denver, Colorado
alexandra.seglias@botanicgardens.org
www.botanicgardens.org
Family Scientific Name: Asteraceae
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 2025/02/23). US Department of Agriculture, Forest Service, National Center for Reforestation, Nurseries, and Genetic Resources.