Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Asteraceae

Genus:

Aphanostephus

Species:

Aphanostephus ramosissimus var. ramosus

Growth Characteristics

Height:

60 cm

Drought Tolerance:

High

Bloom Months:

mar,apr,may,jun,jul,aug,sep

Bloom Colors:

white, pink

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

bees, butterflies

Deer Resistant:

Yes

Fire Ecology:

Fire adapted — tolerates or benefits from fire

Fire Notes:

Common in prairie ecosystems that experience periodic fire. Resprouts from base and reseeds readily after fire disturbance.

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:

None required

Germination Time:

7–21 days

Notes:

Seeds germinate readily with surface sowing and light. Warm soil temperatures promote germination.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI