Bitter Rubberweed

Hymenoxys odorata

Bitter Rubberweed

USDA ARS

Taxonomy

Division:
Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
Family:
Asteraceae
Genus:
Hymenoxys
Species:
Hymenoxys odorata

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:
Annual
Growth Habit:
Forb/herb
Height:
2-3 ft
Light Requirements:
Full Sun
Drought Tolerance:
High
Bloom Months:
apr, may, jun
Bloom Colors:
Yellow

Native Range

United States: Arizona, California, Colorado, Kansas, Maine, New Mexico, Oklahoma, Texas

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 arid and semi-arid regions