Tragopogon pratensis - P11

Description
The Goatsbeard (Tragopogon pratensis) is an upright, winter-green perennial that produces golden yellow flowers from May to July. Its leaves are medium green. In a sunny location with well-drained, loose soil, it usually reaches a height of approx. 70 cm and is approx. 30 cm wide.

Bulletpoints
* the flowers are heavily favoured by bees, bumblebees and hoverflies * cut flower * wintergreen

Leaves
The wintergreen leaves of the Goatsbeards are medium green.

Growth
Upright.

Water
Water regularly and allow the soil to dry out in the meantime.

Location
Preferred location in a sunny position.

Soil
Normal soil.

Planting time
Planting: Autumn, depending on variety also in spring.

Flower
Tragopogon pratensis forms golden yellow flowers from May.

Use
Cut, bee pasture, natural garden, perennial border