Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Amaranthaceae

Genus:

Guilleminea

Species:

Guilleminea densa

USDA Symbol:

GUDE

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:

Perennial

Growth Habit:

Forb/herb

Height:

10 cm

Light Requirements:

Full Sun

Drought Tolerance:

High

Bloom Months:

jun,jul,aug,sep,oct

Bloom Colors:

white, green

Ground Cover:

Yes

Lawn Substitute:

Yes

Garden & Ecology Notes

Deer Resistant:

Yes

Salt Tolerant:

Yes

Fire Ecology:

Fire adapted — tolerates or benefits from fire

Fire Notes:

Resprouts from roots after fire or mowing; adapted to disturbed sites.

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

poor, sandy, well-drained soil

pH:

6.0 - 8.0 (neutral to slightly alkaline)

Drainage:

excellent drainage required

Moisture:

dry to moderate

Notes:

often found in disturbed areas and roadsides

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:

None required

Germination Time:

7–21 days

Notes:

Seeds germinate readily with warm temperatures and moisture; no pretreatment typically required.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI