Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Asteraceae

Genus:

Plectocephalus

Species:

Plectocephalus americanus

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:

Annual

Growth Habit:

Forb/herb

Height:

3-4 ft

Light Requirements:

Full Sun

Drought Tolerance:

High

Bloom Months:

jun, sep

Bloom Colors:

lavender, pink

Native Range

United States: Arkansas, Arizona, Connecticut, Iowa, Illinois, Kansas, Missouri, New Mexico, New York, Oklahoma, Rhode Island, South Carolina, Texas, Wisconsin

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

sandy, well-drained, nutrient-poor soil

pH:

6.0 - 7.5 (slightly acidic to neutral)

Drainage:

excellent drainage required

Moisture:

dry to moderate

Notes:

native to arid and semi-arid regions

Germination Information