Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Asteraceae

Genus:

Acourtia

Species:

Acourtia venturae

Growth Characteristics

Height:

100 cm

Drought Tolerance:

High

Bloom Months:

apr,may,jun,jul

Bloom Colors:

pink, purple

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

bees, butterflies

Deer Resistant:

Yes

Fire Ecology:

Fire adapted — tolerates or benefits from fire

Fire Notes:

Resprouts from basal crown after fire, typical of chaparral-adapted perennials.