Prostrate Tropic Daisy
Egletes prostrata
- Native to:
- Aruba, Colombia, Cuba, Dominican Republic, Guyana, Haiti, Jamaica, Leeward Is., Netherlands Antilles, Trinidad-Tobago, Windward Is.
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Asteraceae
- Genus:
- Egletes
- Species:
- Egletes prostrata
- USDA Symbol:
- EGPR
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:
- white, yellow
- Ground Cover:
- Yes
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Wildlife Value:
- butterflies
- Salt Tolerant:
- Yes
Soil Requirements
- Soil Type:
- sandy, well-drained, nutrient-poor soil
- pH:
- 5.5 - 7.5 (slightly acidic to neutral)
- Drainage:
- excellent drainage required
- Moisture:
- dry to moderate
- Notes:
- native to coastal and open sandy areas
Propagation & Germination
- Stratification:
- None required
- Germination Time:
- 7–21 days
- Notes:
- Seeds germinate readily in warm, moist conditions with light.
The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI