Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Asteraceae

Genus:

Chrysocephalum

Species:

Chrysocephalum semipapposum subsp. brevifolium

Growth Characteristics

Height:

30 cm

Drought Tolerance:

High

Bloom Months:

jan,feb,mar,sep,oct,nov,dec

Bloom Colors:

yellow

Ground Cover:

Yes

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

bees, butterflies

Deer Resistant:

Yes

Fire Ecology:

Fire adapted — tolerates or benefits from fire

Fire Notes:

Resprouts vigorously from rootstock after fire; adapted to frequent burning regimes in native grasslands and open woodlands.

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Propagation & Germination

Stratification:

None required

Germination Time:

14–28 days

Notes:

Surface sow seeds with light exposure; requires warm temperatures for germination.

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