Whorled Tickseed

Anacis verticillata

Native to:
United States
Whorled Tickseed

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Taxonomy

Division:
Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
Family:
Asteraceae
Genus:
Anacis
Species:
Anacis verticillata
USDA Symbol:
COVE5

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:
Perennial
Growth Habit:
Forb/herb
Height:
120 cm
Light Requirements:
Full Sun
Drought Tolerance:
Low
Bloom Months:
may,jun,jul
Bloom Colors:
white
Landscaping Shrub:
Yes

Wildlife Benefits

Bees:
★☆☆☆☆ Documented bee visitation (GBIF)
Butterflies & Moths:
★☆☆☆☆ Documented Lepidoptera association (GBIF)

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:
birds, butterflies, bees
Fragrant:
Yes
Fall Color:
yellow

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:
Cold/moist stratification required — 60–90 days
Germination Time:
14–30 days
Notes:
Seeds benefit from cold-moist stratification and germinate best with consistent moisture and warm temperatures.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI

Pre-treatment: None required

Source: npn.rngr.net