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L. przewalskii growth habit.

Asteraceae

Deeply lobed palmate leaves have purple stems growing in a basal clump. Inflorescences are spicate panicles of small yellow flowers that bloom in July and August.

Plant Type: perennial

Plant Form or Habit: rounded/mounded

Plant Use: In beds and borders. Plant in groups.

Propagation:

division

Flower Color:

yellow

Bloom Period:

mid-summer
late summer

Width: Minimum: 40 inches     Maximum: 48 inches

Foliage Texture: medium

USDA Hardiness Zone: 4

Water Requirements: high

Additional Comments: Requires cool, moist conditions. Named after Russian explorer Nicolai Przewalski. Native to China.