Tall Tickseed
Anacis tripteris
- Native to:
- Canada, United States, Virgin Islands
GBIF: buffalobuffalobuffalobuffalobuffalo
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Asteraceae
- Genus:
- Anacis
- Species:
- Anacis tripteris
- USDA Symbol:
- COTR4
Growth Characteristics
- Life Cycle:
- Perennial
- Growth Habit:
- Forb/herb
- Height:
- 150 cm
- Light Requirements:
- Full Sun
- Drought Tolerance:
- High
- Bloom Months:
- jul,aug,sep
- Bloom Colors:
- yellow
Wildlife Benefits
- Bees:
- ★☆☆☆☆ Documented bee visitation (GBIF)
- Butterflies & Moths:
- ★☆☆☆☆ Documented Lepidoptera association (GBIF)
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Wildlife Value:
- birds, butterflies
- Deer Resistant:
- Yes
- Fire Ecology:
- Fire adapted — tolerates or benefits from fire
- Fire Notes:
- Resprouts from root crown after fire; benefits from occasional fire to reduce competition.
Propagation & Germination
- Stratification:
- Cold/moist stratification required — 30–60 days
- Germination Time:
- 14–30 days
- Notes:
- Seeds germinate readily after cold stratification; sow in spring.
Pre-treatment: For seeds, cold stratify for 90 days at 39˚F in a Ziploc bag with a small amount of Metro-Mix 510 media. For cuttings, use 10-15 cm in length with 2-3 nodes, Hormodin 1, IBA 0.1%. Cuttings are recut at base and the lower leaves removed.
Establishment: Seed germination rates can vary greatly depending on the seed source. Rooting percentages for cuttings greatly decline when stock has formed flower buds.
Source: npn.rngr.net
Where to Buy
Nationwide Seller
- Prairie Moon Nursery (nursery and seeds)
- Pizzo Native Plant Nursery (wholesale nursery)
- Native Plants Nursery (nursery)