Canby's Cowbane 🛑 Endangered

Tiedemannia canbyi

Canby's Cowbane

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Taxonomy

Division:
Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
Family:
Apiaceae
Genus:
Tiedemannia
Species:
Tiedemannia canbyi

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:
Perennial
Growth Habit:
Forb/herb
Height:
4-6 ft
Light Requirements:
Full Sun
Drought Tolerance:
High
Bloom Months:
jun, jul, aug, sep
Bloom Colors:
white

Host Plant for Caterpillars

Black Swallowtail (Papilio polyxenes)

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:
moist, sandy, nutrient-rich soil
pH:
5.5 - 7.0 (slightly acidic to neutral)
Drainage:
tolerates poor drainage
Moisture:
consistently moist
Notes:
prefers wetland habitats such as marshes