Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Asteraceae

Genus:

Achyrocline

Species:

Achyrocline crassiceps

Growth Characteristics

Height:

60 cm

Drought Tolerance:

High

Bloom Months:

jun,jul,aug,sep

Bloom Colors:

yellow, white

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

butterflies, small pollinators

Deer Resistant:

Yes

Fire Ecology:

Fire adapted — tolerates or benefits from fire

Fire Notes:

Adapted to periodic fire in South American grasslands, resprouts from basal crown after burning. Fire promotes flowering and reduces woody competition.