Acmella brachyglossa

Acmella brachyglossa

Native to:
Bolivia | Brazil | Colombia | Costa Rica | Cuba | French Guiana | Guatemala | Mexico | Mexico Southeast | Nicaragua | Panamá | Paraguay | Peru | Suriname | Windward Is.

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Taxonomy

Division:
Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
Family:
Asteraceae
Genus:
Acmella
Species:
Acmella brachyglossa

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:
Forb/herb
Height:
60 cm
Drought Tolerance:
Medium
Bloom Months:
jun,jul,aug,sep,oct
Bloom Colors:
yellow

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:
bees, butterflies
Deer Resistant:
Yes

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:
None required
Germination Time:
7–14 days
Notes:
Seeds germinate readily with warmth and moisture. Surface sow or barely cover as seeds need light.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI