Smallanthus uvedalia
Smallanthus uvedalia
- Native to:
- Mexico | Mexico Northeast, Mexico Northwest, Mexico Southwest | United States | AL, AR, DC, DE, FL, GA, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MD, MI, MO, MS, NC, NJ, NY, OH, OK, PA, SC, TN, TX, VA, WV | Virgin Islands
iNaturalist: © ccantley (iNaturalist #170344451)
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Asteraceae
- Genus:
- Smallanthus
- Species:
- Smallanthus uvedalia
Growth Characteristics
- Height:
- 300 cm
- Drought Tolerance:
- Medium
- Bloom Months:
- aug,sep,oct
- Bloom Colors:
- yellow
Reported Fauna Sightings
Moths:Bucculatrix polymniae Butterflies:Eastern Tiger Swallowtail (Papilio glaucus), Silvery Checkerspot (Chlosyne nycteis)
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Wildlife Value:
- birds, butterflies
Source: deepseek-v4-flash
Propagation & Germination
- Stratification:
- Cold/moist stratification required — 60–90 days
- Germination Time:
- 14–30 days
- Notes:
- Seeds benefit from cold stratification for 60-90 days to break dormancy; sow in spring after last frost.
Source: deepseek-v4-flash
Where to Buy
Nationwide Seller
- Sheffield's Seed (seeds)