Mexican Brassbuttons
Soliva mexicana
- Native to:
- Argentina, Bolivia, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Ecuador, Mexico, Panamá, Peru, Venezuela
(c) Nicolás Lavandero, some rights reserved (CC BY)
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Asteraceae
- Genus:
- Soliva
- Species:
- Soliva mexicana
- USDA Symbol:
- COME15
Growth Characteristics
- Life Cycle:
- Annual
- Growth Habit:
- Forb/herb
- Light Requirements:
- Full Sun
- Drought Tolerance:
- Low
- Ground Cover:
- Yes
Soil Requirements
- Soil Type:
- sandy, well-drained, nutrient-poor soil
- pH:
- 5.5 - 7.5 (slightly acidic to neutral)
- Drainage:
- excellent drainage required
- Moisture:
- dry to moderate
- Notes:
- native to open, disturbed areas; often found in grasslands