Senecio grandifolius

Telanthophora grandifolia

Native to:
Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Mexico, Nicaragua, Panamá

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Taxonomy

Division:
Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
Family:
Asteraceae
Genus:
Telanthophora
Species:
Telanthophora grandifolia
USDA Symbol:
SEGR11

Growth Characteristics

Height:
600 cm
Light Requirements:
Full Sun
Drought Tolerance:
Low
Bloom Months:
jan,feb,mar,apr,may
Bloom Colors:
yellow
Landscaping Shrub:
Yes

Host Plant for Caterpillars

Autoplusia olivacea

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:
butterflies

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:
rich, well-drained loamy soil
pH:
5.5 - 7.0 (slightly acidic to neutral)
Drainage:
excellent drainage required
Moisture:
consistently moist
Notes:
prefers high organic matter content