Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Asteraceae

Genus:

Wilkesia

Species:

Wilkesia gymnoxiphium

USDA Symbol:

WIGY

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:

Perennial

Growth Habit:

Shrub

Height:

500 cm

Light Requirements:

Full Sun

Drought Tolerance:

Medium

Bloom Months:

jun,jul,aug,sep

Bloom Colors:

yellow

Wildlife Benefits

Caterpillars:

★☆☆☆☆ Recorded caterpillar host plant (HOSTS Database)

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

birds, native insects

Deer Resistant:

Yes

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

rocky, well-drained volcanic soil

pH:

5.5 - 7.5 (slightly acidic to neutral)

Drainage:

excellent drainage required

Moisture:

dry to moderate

Notes:

native to Hawaiian islands, prefers volcanic slopes