Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Asteraceae

Genus:

Chrysolaena

Species:

Chrysolaena cordifolia

Growth Characteristics

Height:

120 cm

Drought Tolerance:

Medium

Bloom Months:

aug,sep,oct,nov

Bloom Colors:

purple, lavender

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

butterflies, bees, small mammals

Deer Resistant:

Yes

Fire Ecology:

Fire adapted — tolerates or benefits from fire

Fire Notes:

Resprouts vigorously from rhizomes after fire. Benefits from periodic burning in pine flatwoods and sandhills ecosystems.