Kau Silversword 🛑 Endangered
Argyroxiphium kauense
The original uploader was KarlM at English Wikipedia.
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Asteraceae
- Genus:
- Argyroxiphium
- Species:
- Argyroxiphium kauense
Growth Characteristics
- Life Cycle:
- Perennial
- Growth Habit:
- Shrub
- Height:
- 8-12 ft
- Light Requirements:
- Full Sun
- Drought Tolerance:
- High
- Bloom Months:
- aug, sep
- Bloom Colors:
- Green, Brown
- Evergreen Shrub:
- Yes
Native Range
United States: Hawaii
Host Plant for Caterpillars
Rhynchephestia rhabdotis
Soil Requirements
- Soil Type:
- rocky, volcanic, well-drained soil
- pH:
- 5.5 - 6.5 (slightly acidic to neutral)
- Drainage:
- excellent drainage required
- Moisture:
- dry to moderate
- Notes:
- native to volcanic slopes, prefers high elevation