Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Asteraceae

Genus:

Acmella

Species:

Acmella pusilla

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:

Perennial

Growth Habit:

Forb/herb

Height:

6 in - 1 ft

Light Requirements:

Full Sun

Drought Tolerance:

High

Bloom Months:

mar, apr, may, sep, oct, nov

Bloom Colors:

yellow

Ground Cover:

Yes

Native Range

United States: Florida, Georgia, North Carolina, Puerto Rico, South Carolina

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

moist, well-drained, fertile soil

pH:

5.5 - 7.0 (slightly acidic to neutral)

Drainage:

good drainage required

Moisture:

consistently moist

Notes:

prefers areas with regular rainfall