Escoba Parada

Sida salviifolia

Native to:
Argentina, Aruba, Brazil, Colombia, Costa Rica, Dominican Republic, Galápagos, Guatemala, Jamaica, Leeward Is., Mexico, Netherlands Antilles, Nicaragua, Peru, Puerto Rico, United States, Virgin Islands

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Taxonomy

Division:
Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
Family:
Malvaceae
Genus:
Sida
Species:
Sida salviifolia
USDA Symbol:
SISA5

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:
Annual | Perennial
Growth Habit:
Forb/herb , Shrub , Subshrub
Height:
100 cm
Light Requirements:
Full Sun
Drought Tolerance:
High
Bloom Months:
mar,apr,may,jun,jul,aug,sep,oct,nov
Bloom Colors:
yellow, orange

Wildlife Benefits

Bees:
★☆☆☆☆ Documented bee visitation (GBIF)
Butterflies & Moths:
★☆☆☆☆ Documented Lepidoptera association (GBIF)
Caterpillars:
★☆☆☆☆ Recorded caterpillar host plant (HOSTS Database)

Host Plant for Caterpillars

Oileus Skipper (Pyrgus oileus)

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:
bees, butterflies
Deer Resistant:
Yes
Fire Ecology:
Fire adapted — tolerates or benefits from fire
Fire Notes:
Resprouts from rootstock following fire; common in fire-maintained brushlands of South Texas.

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:
sandy, well-drained, nutrient-poor soil
pH:
6.0 - 7.5 (slightly acidic to neutral)
Drainage:
excellent drainage required
Moisture:
dry to moderate
Notes:
native to arid and semi-arid regions