Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Asteraceae

Genus:

Tripolium

Species:

Tripolium pannonicum

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:

Perennial

Growth Habit:

Forb/herb

Height:

3-4 ft

Light Requirements:

Full Sun

Drought Tolerance:

High

Bloom Months:

jul, sep

Bloom Colors:

blue

Native Range

United States: New York, Pennsylvania

Host Plant for Caterpillars

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

saline, sandy, well-drained soil

pH:

6.0 - 8.0 (neutral to slightly alkaline)

Drainage:

excellent drainage required

Moisture:

consistently moist

Notes:

thrives in coastal salt marshes