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Wyethia helianthoides

 
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Family: Asteraceae (ass-ter-AY-see-ay) (Info)
Genus: Wyethia
Species: helianthoides (hee-lee-an-THOY-dees) (Info)

Category:
Annuals
Groundcovers

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:
6-9 in. (15-22 cm)
9-12 in. (22-30 cm)
12-15 in. (30-38 cm)

Hardiness:
Not Applicable

Sun Exposure:
Full Sun

Danger:
Unknown - Tell us

Bloom Color:
White/Near White

Bloom Time:
Mid Spring
Late Spring/Early Summer

Foliage:
Herbaceous

Other details:
May be a noxious weed or invasive
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds
Requires consistently moist soil; do not let dry out between waterings

Soil pH requirements:
Unknown - Tell us

Propagation Methods:
From seed; direct sow outdoors in fall

Seed Collecting:
Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds

Profile:

No positives
1 neutral
No negatives

Gardeners' Notes:

RatingAuthorComment
Neutral melody On Feb 14, 2005, melody from Benton, KY
(Zone 7a) wrote:

This is the only white flowered Wyethia. It is seen in moist mountain meadows, often forming dense patches.

Seen from central OR to southwest MT, WY, and into northern NV.



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