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Lindheimer's Crownbeard

Verbesina lindheimeri

Other common name(s):

Family:

Asteraceae (Aster Family)

Plant Ecoregion Distribution Map

Edwards Plateau
Balcones Canyonlands, Edwards Plateau Woodland, Llano Uplift

Plant Characteristics

Growth Form

Herbaceous

Height

1.5
to
2
ft.

Spread

.25
to
.5
ft.

Leaf Retention

Deciduous

Lifespan

Perennial

Habitat and Care Requirements

Soil Type(s)

Sand, Loam, Clay

Light Requirement

Sun, Part Shade

Water Requirement

Medium, High

Native Habitat

Grassland

Bloom and Attraction

Bloom Color

Yellow

Bloom Season

Spring, Summer, Fall

Seasonal Interest

Pollen

Wildlife Benefit

Butterflies, Bees

Maintenance

Easily grown in average, medium, well-drained soils in full sun to part shade. Thrives in consistently moist, organically rich soils, but also tolerates some dry conditions. Needs well drained soils. Propagation: Seed.

Comments

Blooms May-November. Flowering most of growing season. Tall, erect stems support clusters of daisy-like flowers with vibrant yellow petals and raised centers. Rough, lance-shaped leaves. Native habitat shaded slopes, limestone, juniper scrublands. Attracts: beetles, wasps, flies, butterflies.

References

1) https://www.itis.gov/servlet/SingleRpt/SingleRpt?search_topic=TSN&search_value=38606#null, 2) http://bonap.net/TDC/Image/Map?taxonType=Species&taxonId=4730&loh 3) ttps://portal.torcherbaria.org/portal/taxa/index.php?taxon=Verbesina+lindheimeri&formsubmit=Search+Terms, 4) https://www.wildflower.org/plants/result.php?id_plant=VELI2, 5) https://www.earthandjungle.com/variety/3DYFcAYj/verbesina-lindheimeri, 6) https://garden.org/plants/view/85920/Lindheimers-Crownbeard-Verbesina-lindheimeri/, 7) https://www.picturethisai.com/wiki/Verbesina_lindheimeri.html, 8) https://www.missouribotanicalgarden.org/PlantFinder/PlantFinderDetails.aspx?kempercode=a753

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PO Box 3017
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