Greater Tickseed
Anacis major
Dr. Thomas G. Barnes - U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Asteraceae
- Genus:
- Anacis
- Species:
- Anacis major
Growth Characteristics
- Life Cycle:
- Perennial
- Growth Habit:
- Forb/herb
- Height:
- 3-4 ft
- Light Requirements:
- Full Sun
- Bloom Months:
- may, jun, jul, aug
- Bloom Colors:
- Yellow
Native Range
United States: Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Indiana, Kentucky, Louisiana, Massachusetts, Mississippi, North Carolina, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia, West Virginia
Keystone Species Ranking
- Bee Keystone:
- ★★★☆☆ Based on number of native bee species using this genus for pollen and nectar (Source: National Wildlife Federation)
Soil Requirements
- Soil Type:
- rich, well-drained loamy soil
- pH:
- 5.5 - 7.0 (slightly acidic to neutral)
- Drainage:
- excellent drainage required
- Moisture:
- consistently moist
- Notes:
- prefers organic matter-rich environments
Germination Information
Pre-treatment: None required
Establishment: Uneven germination. A stratification period is recommended for future sowings to see if germination amount or uniformity improves. A variation, 'rigida' with narrower leaves occurs in the mountains from Virginia to Tennessee.
Source: npn.rngr.net