Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Amaranthaceae

Genus:

Alternanthera

Species:

Alternanthera tubulosa

Growth Characteristics

Height:

30 cm

Drought Tolerance:

High

Bloom Months:

may,jun,jul,aug,sep,oct

Bloom Colors:

white, cream

Ground Cover:

Yes

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

butterflies, small insects

Deer Resistant:

Yes

Fire Ecology:

Fire adapted — tolerates or benefits from fire

Fire Notes:

Resprouts from perennial rootstock after fire or grazing disturbance, typical of Texas prairie species.