Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Asteraceae

Genus:

Chresta

Species:

Chresta filicifolia

Growth Characteristics

Height:

150 cm

Drought Tolerance:

Medium

Bloom Months:

jun,jul,aug,sep

Bloom Colors:

white, cream

Landscaping Shrub:

Yes

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

butterflies, native bees

Deer Resistant:

Yes

Fire Ecology:

Fire adapted — tolerates or benefits from fire

Fire Notes:

As a cerrado subshrub, tolerates periodic fire and resprouts from woody base. Adapted to fire-prone grassland ecosystems with 3-7 year fire return intervals.