Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Asteraceae

Genus:

Acanthospermum

Species:

Acanthospermum australe

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:

Annual | Perennial

Growth Habit:

Forb/herb

Height:

1-2 ft

Light Requirements:

Full Sun

Drought Tolerance:

Medium

Bloom Months:

jun, jul, aug, sep, oct, nov

Bloom Colors:

yellow

Ground Cover:

Yes

Native Range

United States: Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Louisiana, Massachusetts, Mississippi, North Carolina, New York, Oregon, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

sandy, well-drained, nutrient-poor soil

pH:

5.5 - 7.0 (slightly acidic to neutral)

Drainage:

excellent drainage required

Moisture:

dry to moderate

Notes:

native to disturbed areas, often in sandy soils