Makou ⚠️ Threatened
Peucedanum sandwicense
- Native to:
- Hawaii, United States
David Eickhoff (www.flickr.com) from Pearl City, Hawaii, USA
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Apiaceae
- Genus:
- Peucedanum
- Species:
- Peucedanum sandwicense
- USDA Symbol:
- PESA6
Growth Characteristics
- Life Cycle:
- Perennial
- Growth Habit:
- Forb/herb
- Height:
- 90 cm
- Light Requirements:
- Full Sun
- Drought Tolerance:
- Low
- Bloom Months:
- jun,jul,aug,sep
- Bloom Colors:
- white, yellow
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Wildlife Value:
- native insects, birds
- Fragrant:
- Yes
Soil Requirements
- Soil Type:
- rocky, well-drained volcanic soil
- pH:
- 5.5 - 7.0 (slightly acidic to neutral)
- Drainage:
- excellent drainage required
- Moisture:
- dry to moderate
- Notes:
- native to Hawaiian dry forests and shrublands