Sea Dahlia

Leptosyne maritima

Native to:
Mexico, United States

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Taxonomy

Division:
Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
Family:
Asteraceae
Genus:
Leptosyne
Species:
Leptosyne maritima
USDA Symbol:
COMA10

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:
Perennial
Growth Habit:
Forb/herb , Shrub , Subshrub
Height:
60 cm
Drought Tolerance:
High
Bloom Months:
mar,apr,may,jun
Bloom Colors:
yellow

Wildlife Benefits

Bees:
★★★☆☆ Documented bee visitation (GBIF)
Butterflies & Moths:
★☆☆☆☆ Documented Lepidoptera association (GBIF)

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:
bees, butterflies
Deer Resistant:
Yes
Salt Tolerant:
Yes