Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Asteraceae

Genus:

Grindelia

Species:

Grindelia ciliata

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:

Annual | Biennial

Growth Habit:

Forb/herb

Height:

4-6 ft

Light Requirements:

Full Sun

Drought Tolerance:

High

Bloom Months:

aug, sep

Bloom Colors:

Yellow

Native Range

United States: Arkansas, Arizona, California, Colorado, Iowa, Illinois, Kansas, Louisiana, Maryland, Michigan, Missouri, Nebraska, New Mexico, Oklahoma, Texas

Keystone Species Ranking

Bee Keystone:

★☆☆☆☆ Based on number of native bee species using this genus for pollen and nectar (Source: National Wildlife Federation)

Reported Fauna Sightings

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

sandy, well-drained, nutrient-poor soil

pH:

6.0 - 8.0 (neutral to slightly alkaline)

Drainage:

excellent drainage required

Moisture:

dry to moderate

Notes:

commonly found in prairies and open fields