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Colls, Herb. Pedemont Plant Care
Saussurea pulchella (Fisch.) Fisch.
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Saussurea is a genus of about 300 species of flowering plants in the tribe Cardueae within the family Asteraceae, native to cool temperate and arctic regions of East Asia, Europe, and North America, with the highest diversity in alpine habitats in the Himalayas and East Asia. Common names include saw-wort and snow lotus, the latter used for a number of high altitude species in East Asia.
Every 7–10 days
Full sun to partial shade
50–75°F
40–60%
At a glance
How do you care for Colls, Herb. Pedemont?
Water Colls, Herb. Pedemont every 7–10 days, letting the top layer of soil dry out between waterings, and give it full sun to partial shade. It prefers temperatures of 50–75°F (10–24°C) and 40–60% humidity. Fertilize it every 6 months during the growing season.
Where Is the Colls, Herb. Pedemont Native To?
- Albania
- Austria
- Belarus
- Belgium
- Bhutan
- Bosnia and Herzegovina
- Bulgaria
- Canada
- China
- Croatia
- Cyprus
- Czechia
- Denmark
- Estonia
- Finland
- France
- Germany
- Greece
- Hungary
- Iceland
- India
- Ireland
- Italy
- Japan
- Latvia
- Lithuania
- Luxembourg
- Malta
- Mexico
- Moldova
- Mongolia
- Montenegro
- Nepal
- North Korea
- North Macedonia
- Norway
- Pakistan
- Poland
- Portugal
- Romania
- Russia
- Serbia
- Slovakia
- Slovenia
- South Korea
- Spain
- Sweden
- Switzerland
- Taiwan
- The Netherlands
- Ukraine
- United Kingdom
- United States
What Is the Colls, Herb. Pedemont?
Colls, Herb. Pedemont (Saussurea pulchella) belongs to the Asteraceae family within the Saussurea genus. Colls, Herb. Pedemont is native to cool temperate and arctic regions of East Asia, Europe, and North America, with the highest diversity in alpine habitats in the Himalayas and East Asia.
Colls, Herb. Pedemont displays a clumping perennial growth habit, reaching up to 3 ft tall with a spread of approximately 2 ft. Colls, Herb. Pedemont produces large, showy purple composite flowers.
Leaf size: approximately 12 inches.
How Often Should You Water a Colls, Herb. Pedemont?
Saussurea pulchella requires watering every 7–10 days. Allow the top layer of soil to dry between waterings to prevent root rot. Reduce watering frequency during winter when growth slows.
Watering Frequency
Every 7–10 days
Let soil partially dry between waterings
What Light Does the Colls, Herb. Pedemont Need?
Colls, Herb. Pedemont thrives in full sun to partial shade.
Light Requirement
Full sun to partial shade
What Temperature and Humidity Does the Colls, Herb. Pedemont Prefer?
Saussurea pulchella grows best at temperatures of 50–75°F. Colls, Herb. Pedemont prefers humidity levels of 40–60%.
Temperature
50–75°F
Humidity
40–60%
What Soil Mix Works Best for a Colls, Herb. Pedemont?
Well-draining sandy loam with added organic matter. Good drainage is essential for Colls, Herb. Pedemont to prevent waterlogging, which leads to root rot and fungal issues.
How Often Should You Fertilize a Colls, Herb. Pedemont?
Feed Colls, Herb. Pedemont every 6 months during the growing season (spring and summer) with a balanced fertilizer diluted to the strength on the label.
Pause feeding in autumn and winter, when growth slows, and never fertilize dry soil — water first.
Fertilizing
Every 6 months
During the growing season
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How Do You Repot a Colls, Herb. Pedemont?
Repot every 2-3 years in early spring. Choose a pot one size larger than the current container, and ensure it has drainage holes to allow excess water to escape.
How Do You Propagate a Colls, Herb. Pedemont?
Colls, Herb. Pedemont can be propagated through seeds, division.
Is the Colls, Herb. Pedemont Toxic to Pets and Children?
Pet safety not verified
The ASPCA does not list Colls, Herb. Pedemont, so we can't confirm whether it is safe for cats and dogs. Keep pets from chewing it as a precaution.
This is a general caution, not veterinary or medical advice. If your pet ate a plant, contact your vet or animal poison control.
See all plants toxic to cats and plants toxic to dogs.
What Pests and Diseases Affect the Colls, Herb. Pedemont?
Colls, Herb. Pedemont is susceptible to aphids, spider mites. Inspect the foliage regularly, especially along leaf undersides and stems. Treat infestations promptly with insecticidal soap or neem oil to prevent spread.
Yellow leaves, brown tips or drooping? See common plant problems and how to fix them.
What USDA Hardiness Zone Does the Colls, Herb. Pedemont Need?
Colls, Herb. Pedemont grows outdoors in USDA Zone 4a – 8b. It survives winters down to planting zone 4a. Colls, Herb. Pedemont is native to cool temperate and arctic regions of East Asia, Europe, and North America, with the highest diversity in alpine habitats in the Himalayas and East Asia.
Hardiness Zone
Zone 4a – 8b
Keep exploring plants
Colls, Herb. Pedemont is one of many species covered in the complete plant care and identification guide, which groups plants by genus, attribute, and popularity.
It belongs to the Saussurea genus — compare its care with other Saussurea species on PlantoScan.
Saussurea is part of the Asteraceae plant family — browse all Asteraceae genera and species.
Colls, Herb. Pedemont thrives in bright light and direct sun — see other bright-light plants.
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Sources
- Scientific name & taxonomy: Saussurea pulchella (Fisch.) Fisch., family Asteraceae (first published in Colls, Herb. Pedemont. 3: 234 (1834)) — World Flora Online record.
- Pet toxicity: Pet safety not verified: the ASPCA does not list Colls, Herb. Pedemont, so we can't confirm whether it is safe for cats and dogs. Checked against the ASPCA plant list; any other toxicity note on this page comes from PlantoScan's plant database.
- Photo: Ivar Leidus, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons — original.
- Hardiness zone: USDA Zone 4a – 8b, estimated from the plant's typical growing conditions.
- Care values(watering, light, temperature, humidity, soil, fertilizing): PlantoScan's plant database, filtered by automatic plausibility checks — values that fail them are hidden. How we source and check plant data.
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