Crassocephalum macropappus

Crassocephalum macropappus

Native to:
Ethiopia

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Taxonomy

Division:
Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
Family:
Asteraceae
Genus:
Crassocephalum
Species:
Crassocephalum macropappus

Growth Characteristics

Height:
100 cm
Drought Tolerance:
Medium
Bloom Months:
jun,jul,aug,sep,oct
Bloom Colors:
orange, red-orange

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:
butterflies, bees

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:
None required
Germination Time:
7–14 days
Notes:
Seeds germinate readily at warm temperatures with light. Surface sow or barely cover seeds.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI