Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Asteraceae

Genus:

Asteriscus

Species:

Asteriscus intermedius

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Subshrub

Height:

30 cm

Drought Tolerance:

High

Bloom Months:

apr,may,jun,jul,aug

Bloom Colors:

yellow

Ground Cover:

Yes

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

bees, butterflies

Deer Resistant:

Yes

Salt Tolerant:

Yes

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:

None required

Germination Time:

7–21 days

Notes:

Seeds germinate readily at warm temperatures (18-22°C) with light. Fresh seed shows best germination rates.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI