Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Asteraceae

Genus:

Atrichoseris

Species:

Atrichoseris platyphylla

USDA Symbol:

ATPL

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:

Annual

Growth Habit:

Forb/herb

Height:

50 cm

Light Requirements:

Full Sun

Drought Tolerance:

High

Bloom Months:

feb,mar,apr,may

Bloom Colors:

white, pale pink

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

small mammals, desert tortoise

Deer Resistant:

Yes

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

well-drained, sandy or rocky soil

pH:

6.0 - 8.0 (neutral to slightly alkaline)

Drainage:

excellent drainage required

Moisture:

dry to moderate

Notes:

native to arid desert regions

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:

None required

Germination Time:

7–21 days

Notes:

Germination triggered by winter rains; requires cool temperatures and moisture for emergence.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI