Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Asteraceae

Genus:

Chaenactis

Species:

Chaenactis glabriuscula var. lanosa

Growth Characteristics

Height:

40 cm

Drought Tolerance:

High

Bloom Months:

apr,may,jun,jul

Bloom Colors:

white, cream

Keystone Species Ranking

Pollen Specialist Bee Keystone:

★★★★☆ Native pollen specialist bee species supported by this genus (NWF)

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

bees, native pollinators

Deer Resistant:

Yes

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Propagation & Germination

Stratification:

Cold/moist stratification required — 30–60 days

Germination Time:

14–30 days

Notes:

Seeds germinate best with light exposure. Cold stratification improves germination rates.

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