Stiffleaf Scratchdaisy
Croptilon rigidifolium
(c) Chet Burrier, some rights reserved (CC BY)
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Asteraceae
- Genus:
- Croptilon
- Species:
- Croptilon rigidifolium
Growth Characteristics
- Life Cycle:
- Annual
- Growth Habit:
- Forb/herb
- Height:
- 4-6 ft
- Light Requirements:
- Full Sun
- Drought Tolerance:
- High
- Bloom Months:
- sep, oct, nov, dec
- Bloom Colors:
- Yellow
Native Range
United States: Texas
Host Plant for Caterpillars
corn earworm (Helicoverpa zea), Tobacco budworm (Heliothis virescens)
Soil Requirements
- Soil Type:
- sandy, well-drained, nutrient-poor soil
- pH:
- 6.0 - 7.5 (slightly acidic to neutral)
- Drainage:
- excellent drainage required
- Moisture:
- dry to moderate
- Notes:
- native to dry, open areas