Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Asteraceae

Genus:

Piptocoma

Species:

Piptocoma acevedoi

USDA Symbol:

PIAC6

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:

Perennial

Growth Habit:

Shrub , Vine

Height:

500 cm

Drought Tolerance:

Medium

Bloom Colors:

white, yellow

Landscaping Shrub:

Yes

Wildlife Benefits

Butterflies & Moths:

★☆☆☆☆ Documented Lepidoptera association (GBIF)

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

birds, butterflies

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

rich, well-drained loamy soil

Drainage:

excellent drainage required

Moisture:

consistently moist