Family: Asteraceae (ass-ter-AY-see-ee) (Info)
Genus: Amphiachyris
Species: dracunculoides (drak-un-kew-LOY-deez) (Info)
Synonym:Brachyris dracunculoides
Synonym:Gutierrezia dracunculoides
Synonym:Xanthocephalum dracunculoides
Category:
Annuals
Height:
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
Spacing:
Unknown - Tell us
Hardiness:
Unknown - Tell us
Sun Exposure:
Full Sun
Danger:
All parts of plant are poisonous if ingested
Bloom Color:
Gold (Yellow-Orange)
Bright Yellow
Bloom Time:
Late Summer/Early Fall
Mid Fall
Foliage:
Grown for foliage
Herbaceous
Other details:
May be a noxious weed or invasive
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Self-sows freely; deadhead if you do not want volunteer seedlings next season
Soil pH requirements:
Unknown - Tell us
Propagation Methods:
From seed; direct sow outdoors in fall
From seed; direct sow after last frost
Seed Collecting:
Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds
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