Botão-De-Ouro
Jaegeria hirta
- Native to:
- Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Colombia, Costa Rica, El Salvador, Galápagos, Guatemala, Honduras, Mexico, Nicaragua, Panamá, Paraguay, Peru, Uruguay
Andrés González
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Asteraceae
- Genus:
- Jaegeria
- Species:
- Jaegeria hirta
- USDA Symbol:
- JAHI
Growth Characteristics
- Life Cycle:
- Annual
- Growth Habit:
- Forb/herb
- Height:
- 60 cm
- Light Requirements:
- Full Sun
- Drought Tolerance:
- Low
- Bloom Months:
- jul,aug,sep,oct
- Bloom Colors:
- yellow
Wildlife Benefits
- Butterflies & Moths:
- ★☆☆☆☆ Documented Lepidoptera association (GBIF)
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Wildlife Value:
- butterflies
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 dry, open areas; prefers full sun