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Townsendia (rothrockii)

Alexandra Seglias
Seed Conservation Research Associate
Denver Botanic Gardens
Denver, Colorado
alexandra.seglias@botanicgardens.org
www.botanicgardens.org
Family Scientific Name: Asteraceae
Scientific Name: Townsendia rothrockii Gray ex Rothrock
Common Name: Rothrock's Townsend daisy
General Distribution: Known from alpine regions in central and southwestern Colorado
Known Invasiveness: None
Propagation Method: Seed
Propagule Collection: Seed was collected from central Colorado in 2021
Pre-Planting Treatments: Stratification at 2-4C for 8-12 weeks
Growing Area Preparation/
Annual Practices for Perennial Crops:		 Incubation at 20/10C (day/night) resulted in 100% germination

Citation:

2022. Propagation protocol for production of Townsendia rothrockii Gray ex Rothrock Denver Botanic Gardens Denver, Colorado. In: Native Plant Network. URL: https://NativePlantNetwork.org (accessed 2024/07/01). US Department of Agriculture, Forest Service, National Center for Reforestation, Nurseries, and Genetic Resources.