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