Lagotis wardii
Lagotis wardii
Ward's lagotis
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Taxonomy
Family Plantaginaceae · Genus Lagotis
Common Names
Ward's lagotis
Context
nativeRegion
Eastern Himalayas (Tibet, SW China: Yunnan, Sichuan).
usdaZones
4–7 (estimated, based on alpine habitat).
companionPlants
Gentiana spp., Primula spp., Saxifraga spp.
culturalUses
Grown primarily as a botanical curiosity or ornamental in rock gardens; no significant traditional uses noted.
Care
Care Requirements
LightPrefers full sun to partial shade.
WateringRequires consistently moist, well-drained soil; avoid waterlogging.
SoilThrives in gritty, humus-rich alpine soil with good drainage.
FertilizerMinimal feeding needed; use a balanced, slow-release fertilizer at start of growing season if soil is poor.
HumidityPrefers moderate to low humidity typical of alpine habitats.
TemperatureHardy to cool or temperate climates; does not tolerate prolonged heat.
Growth & Life Cycle
HabitClumping herbaceous perennial.
Mature Size10–20 cm tall and wide.
Growth RateSlow-growing.
BloomingProduces spikes of bluish-violet flowers in mid to late summer.
DormancyDormant in winter, dies back to roots.
Propagation
MethodsSeed, Division
DifficultyChallenging, especially from seed due to slow germination.
Best SeasonSow seeds or divide in early spring.
Maintenance & Notes
PruningRemove spent flower spikes after blooming; cut back dead foliage in autumn.
RepottingOnly when clumps become congested; prefers minimal root disturbance.
Pests & DiseasesRarely troubled by pests or diseases if well-drained; root rot possible if waterlogged.
ToxicityNot known to be toxic.
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