Tragopogon crocifolius

Tragopogon crocifolius (goatsbeard salsify) culture and characteristics:

Sun; well-drained soil; drought-tolerant; 2'x1'; late spring to early summer bloom; large puffy seedheads.  Biennial.  Zone 4.

Native from N Europe to NW Africa

Propagated from seed; deep 3.5-inch pots

Photo: Ghislain118