Psilactis Species, New Mexico Tansyaster

Psilactisasteroides

Family
Asteraceae (ass-ter-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Psilactis (sy-LAK-tiss)
Species
asteroides (ass-ter-OY-dees)
Synonym
Aster boltoniae
Machaeranthera boltoniae
Psilactis leptos
Sun Exposure
Foliage
Herbaceous
Hardiness
Bloom Color
White/Near White
Bloom Time
Other Details
Category
Annuals
Herbs
Tropicals and Tender Perennials
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
5.1 to 5.5 (strongly acidic)
5.6 to 6.0 (acidic)
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
Patent Information
Non-patented
Propagation Methods
By dividing the rootball
Seed Collecting
Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds
Regional

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Gardener's Notes:

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neutral
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Josephine, Arlington, TX (Zone 8a) | January 2007 | neutral

New Mexico Tansyaster Psilactis asteroides is native to Texas and other States.

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