Gallant Soldier, Hairy Galinsoga

Galinsogaciliata

Family
Asteraceae (ass-ter-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Galinsoga (gal-in-SOH-guh)
Species
ciliata (sil-ee-ATE-uh)
Synonym
Sun Exposure
Sun to Partial Shade
Light Shade
Height
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
Hardiness
Bloom Color
White/Near White
Bloom Time
Late Summer/Early Fall
Mid Fall
Other Details
Category
Annuals
Water Requirements
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Requires consistently moist soil; do not let dry out between waterings
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
Other details
May be a noxious weed or invasive
Soil pH requirements
5.6 to 6.0 (acidic)
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)
7.9 to 8.5 (alkaline)
Patent Information
Non-patented
Propagation Methods
Seed Collecting
Regional

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

Champaign, Illinois

Wheaton, Illinois

Iowa City, Iowa

Youngstown, Ohio

West Chester, Pennsylvania

Janesville, Wisconsin

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Downingtown, PA | September 2015 | negative

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