Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Asteraceae

Genus:

Centipeda

Species:

Centipeda crateriformis subsp. compacta

Growth Characteristics

Height:

5 cm

Drought Tolerance:

Low

Bloom Months:

jan,feb,mar,apr,may,jun,jul,aug,sep,oct,nov,dec

Bloom Colors:

green, yellow

Ground Cover:

Yes

Lawn Substitute:

Yes

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

waterfowl

Deer Resistant:

Yes

Fragrant:

Yes

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Propagation & Germination

Stratification:

None required

Germination Time:

7–21 days

Notes:

Requires consistently moist to wet conditions. Seeds germinate readily on mud or shallow water.

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