Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Asteraceae

Genus:

Chaetopappa

Species:

Chaetopappa asteroides

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:

Annual

Growth Habit:

Forb/herb

Height:

1-2 ft

Light Requirements:

Full Sun

Drought Tolerance:

High

Bloom Months:

mar, apr, may, jun, jul, aug, sep, oct, nov

Bloom Colors:

White, Pink, Purple

Native Range

United States: Arkansas, Kansas, Louisiana, Missouri, Oklahoma, South Carolina, Texas

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

rocky, well-drained, calcareous soil

pH:

6.0 - 8.0 (neutral to slightly alkaline)

Drainage:

excellent drainage required

Moisture:

dry to moderate

Notes:

native to rocky limestone outcrops