Canby's Cowbane 🛑 Endangered
Tiedemannia canbyi
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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