Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Asteraceae

Genus:

Chrysolaena

Species:

Chrysolaena cognata

Growth Characteristics

Height:

100 cm

Drought Tolerance:

Medium

Bloom Months:

aug,sep,oct,nov

Bloom Colors:

purple, lavender

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

butterflies, bees, native pollinators

Deer Resistant:

Yes

Fire Ecology:

Fire adapted — tolerates or benefits from fire

Fire Notes:

Adapted to Florida scrub fire regime, resprouts from rootstock after fire. Benefits from periodic burning to reduce woody competition.