Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Asteraceae

Genus:

Sphagneticola

Species:

Sphagneticola trilobata

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:

Annual | Perennial

Growth Habit:

Forb/herb

Height:

1-2 ft

Light Requirements:

Full Sun

Drought Tolerance:

High

Bloom Colors:

yellow

Ground Cover:

Yes

Native Range

United States: Florida, Guam, Hawaii, Louisiana, Puerto Rico, Palau, U.S. Minor Outlying Islands, Virgin Islands

Host Plant for Caterpillars

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

rich, well-drained loamy soil

pH:

5.5 - 7.5 (slightly acidic to neutral)

Drainage:

tolerates poor drainage

Moisture:

consistently moist

Notes:

thrives in disturbed areas and coastal regions