Hawkweedleaf Blumea
Blumea hieraciifolia
- Native to:
- Bangladesh, Cambodia, Caroline Is., China, Guam, Hainan, India, Jawa, Laos, Maluku, Myanmar, Nansei-shoto, Nepal, New Guinea, Palau, Philippines, Sri Lanka, Taiwan, Thailand, Vietnam
Augustin Abel Hector Léveillé (1864 - 1918)
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Asteraceae
- Genus:
- Blumea
- Species:
- Blumea hieraciifolia
- USDA Symbol:
- BLHI2
Growth Characteristics
- Life Cycle:
- Perennial
- Growth Habit:
- Forb/herb
- Height:
- 150 cm
- Light Requirements:
- Full Sun
- Drought Tolerance:
- Medium
- Bloom Months:
- aug,sep,oct,nov
- Bloom Colors:
- yellow, cream
Wildlife Benefits
- Bees:
- ★☆☆☆☆ Documented bee visitation (GBIF)
- Butterflies & Moths:
- ★☆☆☆☆ Documented Lepidoptera association (GBIF)
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Wildlife Value:
- butterflies, bees
- Fragrant:
- Yes
Soil Requirements
- Soil Type:
- rich, well-drained loamy soil
- pH:
- 5.5 - 7.0 (slightly acidic to neutral)
- Drainage:
- excellent drainage required
- Moisture:
- consistently moist
- Notes:
- prefers open, sunny locations
Propagation & Germination
- Stratification:
- None required
- Germination Time:
- 7–21 days
- Notes:
- Seeds germinate readily at warm temperatures with light exposure. No special treatment required.
The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI