Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Asteraceae

Genus:

Chromolaena

Species:

Chromolaena serratuloides

Growth Characteristics

Height:

150 cm

Drought Tolerance:

Medium

Bloom Months:

aug,sep,oct,nov

Bloom Colors:

white, pink, lavender

Landscaping Shrub:

Yes

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

butterflies, bees, native pollinators

Deer Resistant:

Yes

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:

None required

Germination Time:

7–21 days

Notes:

Seeds require light for germination and warm temperatures. Fresh seed germinates readily without pretreatment.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI