Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Asteraceae

Genus:

Acilepis

Species:

Acilepis peguensis

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Forb/herb

Height:

150 cm

Drought Tolerance:

Medium

Bloom Months:

jan,feb,oct,nov,dec

Bloom Colors:

purple, pink

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

butterflies, bees

Deer Resistant:

Yes

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:

None required

Germination Time:

7–21 days

Notes:

Seeds germinate readily without pretreatment when sown on surface with light exposure. Optimal temperature range 20-25°C.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI