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Thelespermamegapotamicum

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Asteraceae (ass-ter-AY-see-ee)

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Genus

Thelesperma (thel-uh-SPER-muh)

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Species

megapotamicum (meg-uh-poh-TAM-ih-kum)

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Synonym

Sun Exposure

Full Sun

Foliage

Unknown - Tell us

Height

24-36 in. (60-90 cm)

Spacing

Unknown - Tell us

Hardiness

Unknown - Tell us

Danger

Unknown - Tell us

Bloom Color

Bright Yellow

Bloom Time

Mid Spring

Late Spring/Early Summer

Mid Summer

Late Summer/Early Fall

Mid Fall

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Category

Herbs

Perennials

Water Requirements

Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping

Foliage Color

Unknown - Tell us

Where to Grow

Unknown - Tell us

Bloom Characteristics

Bloom Size

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Soil pH requirements

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Propagation Methods

From seed; direct sow outdoors in fall

From seed; stratify if sowing indoors

From seed; direct sow after last frost

From seed; germinate in a damp paper towel

Self-sows freely; deadhead if you do not want volunteer seedlings next season

Seed Collecting

Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds

Properly cleaned, seed can be successfully stored

Regional

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

Chimayo, New Mexico

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