Mountain Neststraw

Stylocline gnaphalioides

Mountain Neststraw

Anthony Valois and the National Park Service

Taxonomy

Division:
Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
Family:
Asteraceae
Genus:
Stylocline
Species:
Stylocline gnaphalioides

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:
Annual
Growth Habit:
Forb/herb
Height:
6 in - 1 ft
Light Requirements:
Full Sun
Drought Tolerance:
High
Bloom Months:
jan, feb, mar, apr, may, jun, jul
Bloom Colors:
White, Green, Brown
Ground Cover:
Yes

Native Range

United States: Arizona, California

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:
sandy, well-drained, nutrient-poor soil
Drainage:
excellent drainage required
Moisture:
dry to moderate