Sericocarpus caespitosus
Sericocarpus caespitosus
- Native to:
- United States | AL, FL, GA, KY, LA, MD, MS, NC, OH, PA, SC, TN, VA, WV | Virgin Islands
iNaturalist: © jimbrighton (iNaturalist #143402800)
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Asteraceae
- Genus:
- Sericocarpus
- Species:
- Sericocarpus caespitosus
Growth Characteristics
- Growth Habit:
- Forb/herb
- Height:
- 40 cm
- Drought Tolerance:
- High
- Bloom Months:
- jun,jul,aug
- Bloom Colors:
- white
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Wildlife Value:
- butterflies, bees
- Deer Resistant:
- Yes
Source: deepseek-v4-flash
Propagation & Germination
- Stratification:
- Cold/moist stratification required — 30–60 days
- Germination Time:
- 14–30 days
- Notes:
- Seeds germinate readily after cold stratification; surface sow on well-drained medium.
Source: deepseek-v4-flash