Awnless Bushsunflower
Simsia calva
Clarence A. Rechenthin. Courtesy of USDA NRCS Texas State Office. United States, TX, Knox City.
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Asteraceae
- Genus:
- Simsia
- Species:
- Simsia calva
Growth Characteristics
- Life Cycle:
- Annual | Perennial
- Growth Habit:
- Forb/herb , Subshrub
- Height:
- 4-6 ft
- Light Requirements:
- Full Sun
- Drought Tolerance:
- High
- Bloom Months:
- may, jun, jul, aug, sep, oct, nov
- Bloom Colors:
- Orange, Yellow
Native Range
United States: New Mexico, Texas
Host Plant for Caterpillars
Bordered Patch (Chlosyne lacinia)
Soil Requirements
- Soil Type:
- well-drained, sandy or rocky 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