Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Asteraceae

Genus:

Arnoglossum

Species:

Arnoglossum reniforme

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:

Perennial

Growth Habit:

Forb/herb

Height:

8-12 ft

Light Requirements:

Full Sun

Drought Tolerance:

High

Bloom Months:

may, jun, jul, aug, sep

Bloom Colors:

White, Green

Native Range

United States: Alabama, Arkansas, District of Columbia, Georgia, Iowa, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Maryland, Minnesota, Missouri, Mississippi, North Carolina, New Jersey, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Virginia, Wisconsin, West Virginia

Host Plant for Caterpillars

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

rich, well-drained loamy soil

pH:

5.5 - 7.0 (slightly acidic to neutral)

Drainage:

good drainage preferred

Moisture:

consistently moist

Notes:

prefers habitats like moist woodlands and meadows