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Gamochaetapurpurea

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Gamochaeta purpurea by RosinaBloom
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Family
Asteraceae (ass-ter-AY-see-ee)
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Genus
Gamochaeta (gam-oh-KAY-ta)
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Species
purpurea (pur-PUR-ee-uh)
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Synonym
Gamochaeta americana
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade
Foliage
Herbaceous
Textured
Height
under 6 in. (15 cm)
Spacing
9-12 in. (22-30 cm)
Hardiness

Unknown - Tell us

Danger

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Bloom Color
Medium Purple
Bloom Time
Mid Spring
Late Spring/Early Summer
Mid Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall
Other Details
Category
Perennials
Water Requirements
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Foliage Color

Unknown - Tell us

Where to Grow
Grow outdoors year-round in hardiness zone
Bloom Characteristics
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds
Bloom Size

Unknown - Tell us

Other details
May be a noxious weed or invasive
Soil pH requirements
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)
Patent Information
Non-patented
Propagation Methods

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Seed Collecting

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