Many Stem Cudweed
Gnaphalium polycaulon
- Native to:
- Australia, Bangladesh, Chad, China, Egypt, Hainan, India, Japan, Jawa, Laos, Malaya, Myanmar, Nepal, Pakistan, Puerto Rico, Sudan-South Sudan, Taiwan, Thailand, United States, Vietnam, Yemen
iNaturalist: © radhaveach (iNaturalist #150463386)
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Asteraceae
- Genus:
- Gnaphalium
- Species:
- Gnaphalium polycaulon
- USDA Symbol:
- GNPO
Growth Characteristics
- Life Cycle:
- Annual
- Growth Habit:
- Forb/herb
- Height:
- 60 cm
- Light Requirements:
- Full Sun
- Drought Tolerance:
- Medium
- Bloom Months:
- jul,aug,sep,oct
- Bloom Colors:
- white
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Deer Resistant:
- 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:
- prefers open, sunny habitats
Propagation & Germination
- Stratification:
- None required
- Germination Time:
- 14–30 days
- Notes:
- Seeds require light for germination; surface sow and do not cover.
The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI