Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Asteraceae

Genus:

Rainiera

Species:

Rainiera stricta

USDA Symbol:

RAST

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:

Perennial

Growth Habit:

Forb/herb

Height:

100 cm

Light Requirements:

Full Sun

Drought Tolerance:

Low

Bloom Months:

jun,jul,aug

Bloom Colors:

white

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

pollinators

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

rich, well-drained loamy soil

pH:

5.5 - 7.0 (slightly acidic to neutral)

Drainage:

excellent drainage required

Moisture:

consistently moist

Notes:

native to moist forested areas

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:

Cold/moist stratification required — 60–90 days

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI