Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Asteraceae

Genus:

Cotula

Species:

Cotula coronopifolia

USDA Symbol:

COCO7

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:

Perennial

Growth Habit:

Forb/herb

Height:

30 cm

Light Requirements:

Full Sun

Drought Tolerance:

Low

Bloom Months:

mar,apr,may,jun,jul,aug,sep,oct

Bloom Colors:

yellow

Ground Cover:

Yes

Wildlife Benefits

Bees:

★☆☆☆☆ Documented bee visitation (GBIF)

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

waterfowl

Deer Resistant:

Yes

Salt Tolerant:

Yes

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

wet, nutrient-rich, clay or loam

pH:

5.5 - 7.5 (slightly acidic to neutral)

Drainage:

tolerates poor drainage

Moisture:

consistently moist

Notes:

commonly found in marshy or saline environments

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:

None required

Germination Time:

7–21 days

Notes:

Seeds germinate readily in moist to wet conditions without pretreatment. Light may improve germination.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI