Dittrichia Species, Sticky Elecampagne, Sticky Elecampane
Dittrichia viscosa
| Family: | Asteraceae (ass-ter-AY-see-ee) (Info) |
| Genus: | Dittrichia (dit-TRIK-ee-uh) (Info) |
| Species: | viscosa (vis-KOH-suh) (Info) |
| Synonym: | Cupularia viscosa |
| Synonym: | Erigeron viscosus |
| Synonym: | Inula viscosa |
| Synonym: | Jacobaea viscosa |
Category:
Perennials
Water Requirements:
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Sun Exposure:
Full Sun
Foliage:
Foliage Color:
Height:
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
36-48 in. (90-120 cm)
Spacing:
Hardiness:
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)
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)
Where to Grow:
Danger:
Bloom Color:
Bright Yellow
Bloom Characteristics:
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds
Bloom Size:
Bloom Time:
Late Summer/Early Fall
Mid Fall
Other details:
Soil pH requirements:
Patent Information:
Non-patented
Propagation Methods:
Seed Collecting:
Gardeners' Notes:
| Rating | Content |
|---|---|
| Positive | On Nov 23, 2009, Zaragoza from Zaragoza, This is a native (SW Europe) shrub that can grow in any condition, in extremely degradated soils, borders of roads, etc, support too saly soils, strong winds, dry conditions, full sun. Very appropiate for native xeriscaping, it give us a great advantage: when all the rest of plants are dormant or died, Dittrichia viscosa is flowering, all the summer and fall (autumn). This is a chance for bees, flies, butterflies and other pollinators that find these flowers when rest of plants are fruiting or dieing. |
