Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Asteraceae

Genus:

Hesperomannia

Species:

Hesperomannia lydgatei

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:

Perennial

Growth Habit:

Tree

Height:

8-12 ft

Light Requirements:

Part Shade

Drought Tolerance:

High

Bloom Months:

jun, jul, aug, sep, oct, nov

Bloom Colors:

Red, Yellow, Brown

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

rich, well-drained loamy soil

Drainage:

excellent drainage required

Moisture:

consistently moist

Notes:

endemic to specific Hawaiian regions