Tragopogon — 8 species
Botanical species in the genus Tragopogon recorded in the PlantPeers database.
Tragopogon coloratus
Tragopogon coloratus
Family: Asteraceae
Cultivation
We have very little information on this species and do not know if it will be hardy in Britain, though judging by its native range it should succeed outdoors in many parts of the country. The following notes are based on the general needs of the genus. Succeeds in ordinary garden soils, including heavy clays.
Full cultivation guide →Tragopogon cupani
Tragopogon cupani
Family: Asteraceae
Cultivation
We have very little information on this species and do not know if it will be hardy in Britain, though judging by its native range it should succeed outdoors in many parts of the country. One report says that it is no more than a sub-species of T. porrifolius. The following notes are based on the general needs of the genus.
Full cultivation guide →Tragopogon gracilis
Tragopogon gracilis
Family: Asteraceae
Cultivation
We have very little information on this species and do not know if it will be hardy in Britain, though judging by its native range it should succeed outdoors in many parts of the country. The following notes are based on the general needs of the genus. Succeeds in ordinary garden soils, including heavy clays.
Full cultivation guide →Tragopogon hispanica
Tragopogon hispanica
Family: Asteraceae
Cultivation
We have very little information on this species and do not know if it will be hardy in Britain, though judging by its native range it should succeed outdoors in many parts of the country. There is no record of this plant in 'Flora Europaea'. The following notes are based on the general needs of the genus.
Full cultivation guide →Tragopogon porrifolius
Tragopogon porrifolius
Family: Asteraceae
Cultivation
Succeeds in ordinary garden soils, including heavy clays. Plants do not grow well in stony soils. Prefers an open situation and a cool moist root run.
Full cultivation guide →Tragopogon pratensis
Tragopogon pratensis
Family: Asteraceae
Cultivation
Succeeds in ordinary garden soils, including heavy clays. Goat's beard was formerly cultivated as a vegetable, though it has now fallen into disuse. Grows well in the summer meadow.
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