Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Asteraceae

Genus:

Critoniopsis

Species:

Critoniopsis cerulosa

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Tree

Height:

200 cm

Drought Tolerance:

Medium

Bloom Months:

aug,sep,oct,nov

Bloom Colors:

blue, purple

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

butterflies, bees, beneficial insects

Deer Resistant:

Yes

Fire Ecology:

Fire adapted — tolerates or benefits from fire

Fire Notes:

Tolerates periodic fire typical of pine flatwoods and longleaf pine ecosystems. Often increases in vigor following fire disturbance.