Alternanthera tubulosa
Alternanthera tubulosa
- Native to:
- Peru
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.