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Psilostrophetagetina

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Family
Asteraceae (ass-ter-AY-see-ee)
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Genus
Psilostrophe (sy-loh-STROH-fee)
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Species
tagetina (tag-eh-TEE-nuh)
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Synonym
Psilostrophe grandiflora
Psilostrophe tagetina vargrandiflora
Psilostrophe tagetina var. lanata
Riddellia tagetina
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Foliage
Herbaceous
Succulent
Height
under 6 in. (15 cm)
6-12 in. (15-30 cm)
12-18 in. (30-45 cm)
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
Spacing
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
Danger
All parts of plant are poisonous if ingested
Bloom Color
Bright Yellow
Bloom Time
Late Winter/Early Spring
Mid Spring
Late Spring/Early Summer
Mid Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall
Mid Fall
Other Details
Category
Herbs
Perennials
Water Requirements
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Foliage Color

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Where to Grow
Can be grown as an annual
Bloom Characteristics
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds
Flowers are fragrant
Bloom Size

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Other details

Unknown - Tell us

Soil pH requirements

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Patent Information

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Propagation Methods
From seed; direct sow outdoors in fall
Self-sows freely; deadhead if you do not want volunteer seedlings next season
Seed Collecting
Bag seedheads to capture ripening seed
Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Elephant Butte, New Mexico

Las Cruces, New Mexico

San Antonio, Texas

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