Greensword

Argyroxiphium virescens

Native to:
Hawaii, United States
Greensword

GBIF: Field Museum of Natural History - Botany Department | NSF/Mellon - GPI

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Taxonomy

Division:
Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
Family:
Asteraceae
Genus:
Argyroxiphium
Species:
Argyroxiphium virescens
USDA Symbol:
ARVI8

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:
Perennial
Growth Habit:
Shrub
Height:
60 cm
Drought Tolerance:
Medium
Bloom Months:
jun,jul,aug,sep
Bloom Colors:
yellow, green

Wildlife Benefits

Bees:
★☆☆☆☆ Documented bee visitation (GBIF)

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:
native insects, native bees
Deer Resistant:
Yes