Wright's Snakeroot

Ageratina wrightii

Wright's Snakeroot

(c) Daniel McNair, some rights reserved (CC BY)

Taxonomy

Division:
Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
Family:
Asteraceae
Genus:
Ageratina
Species:
Ageratina wrightii

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:
Perennial
Growth Habit:
Shrub , Subshrub
Height:
4-6 ft
Light Requirements:
Full Sun
Drought Tolerance:
Medium
Bloom Months:
oct, nov
Bloom Colors:
White

Native Range

United States: Arizona, New Mexico, Texas

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:
rocky, well-drained limestone soil
pH:
6.0 - 7.5 (slightly acidic to neutral)
Drainage:
excellent drainage required
Moisture:
dry to moderate
Notes:
native to rocky slopes and limestone outcrops