Aldama helianthoides
Aldama helianthoides
- Native to:
- Argentina | Bolivia | Peru
iNaturalist: © ripleyrm (iNaturalist #151961857)






Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Asteraceae
- Genus:
- Aldama
- Species:
- Aldama helianthoides
Growth Characteristics
- Height:
- 180 cm
- Drought Tolerance:
- Medium
- Bloom Months:
- jul,aug,sep,oct
- Bloom Colors:
- yellow
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Wildlife Value:
- bees, butterflies, birds
- Deer Resistant:
- Yes
- Fire Ecology:
- Fire adapted — tolerates or benefits from fire
- Fire Notes:
- Resprouts vigorously from rhizomes after fire, typical of prairie perennials. Fire helps reduce woody competition and stimulate flowering.
Propagation & Germination
- Stratification:
- Cold/moist stratification required — 30–60 days
- Germination Time:
- 14–30 days
- Notes:
- Seeds benefit from light exposure during germination. Surface sow or barely cover with soil.
The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI