Smallanthus uvedalia
Smallanthus uvedalia
- Native to:
- Mexico | Mexico Northeast, Mexico Northwest, Mexico Southwest
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 Colors:
- yellow
Reported Fauna Sightings
Moths:Bucculatrix polymniae Butterflies:Eastern Tiger Swallowtail (Papilio glaucus), Silvery Checkerspot (Chlosyne nycteis)
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Wildlife Value:
- bees, butterflies
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Propagation & Germination
- Stratification:
- Cold/moist stratification required — 60–90 days
- Germination Time:
- 14–30 days
- Notes:
- Seeds germinate readily after cold stratification; surface sow on moist soil.
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