Meadow Salsify

Tragopogon pratensis

annual0.6×0.6 mzone 3–7full sun

Will it grow where I live?

Meadow Salsify is hardy to zone 3 – that covers all of Central Europe and the British Isles, and every USDA zone from 3 upwards.

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Winter hardiness by USDA zone, summer warmth by heat sum – the same values the app and the plant finder use.

Profile

Family: Asteraceae
Habit: annual
Height: 0.6 m
Spread: 0.6 m
Growth: medium
Lifespan: 2 years
First yield: after 1 year
Hardiness: zone 3–7
Shade tolerance: full sun
Soil: Sand, Silt, Loam, Clay
Soil moisture: semi-dry – moist
pH: 5.3 – 8.6

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Growing

Tragopogon pratensis prefers sunny locations with well-drained, sandy to loamy soils. The plant requires moderate moisture and tolerates strong winds. Sow directly outdoors in spring. Once established, the plant is drought-resistant and requires little care.

Frequently asked questions

Meadow Salsify: how big does it get?

Meadow Salsify (Tragopogon pratensis) grows as a annual and reaches roughly 0.6 m in height when mature, with a spread of about 0.6 m. Growth is medium.

Meadow Salsify: what site does it need?

Meadow Salsify tolerates full sun. Suitable soils are Sand, Silt, Loam, Clay. Soil moisture should be in the range semi-dry – moist. The pH may lie between 5.3 and 8.6.

Meadow Salsify: is it hardy?

Meadow Salsify is listed as hardy in zone 3–7 and survives normal winters outdoors there.

Meadow Salsify: will it grow in Central Europe?

Meadow Salsify is hardy to zone 3 – that covers all of Central Europe and the British Isles, and every USDA zone from 3 upwards.

Meadow Salsify: is it poisonous?

No toxicity is recorded for Meadow Salsify. With wild plants, never rely on a database alone — only on a confident identification.

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