Hilliardiella Species, Silver Vernonia

Hilliardiellaaristata

Family
Asteraceae (ass-ter-AY-see-ee)
Species
aristata (a-ris-TAH-tuh)
Synonym
Cacalia aristata
Vernonia aristata
Vernonia natalensis
Vernonia pseudonatalensis
Webbia aristata
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Foliage
Herbaceous
Succulent
Height
36-48 in. (90-120 cm)
4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)
Spacing
15-18 in. (38-45 cm)
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
Hardiness
Danger
Parts of plant are poisonous if ingested
Bloom Color
Medium Purple
Bloom Time
Late Spring/Early Summer
Mid Summer
Other Details
Category
Tropicals and Tender Perennials
Water Requirements
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color
Bronze
Where to Grow
Can be grown as an annual
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
Patent Information
Non-patented
Propagation Methods
By dividing the rootball
From herbaceous stem cuttings
From seed; sow indoors before last frost
From seed; direct sow after last frost
Seed Collecting
Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds
Regional

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Gardener's Notes:

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positive
0
neutral
0
negative
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