Centratherum, Brazilian Buttonbush, Brazilian Button Flower, Larkdaisy, Porcupine Flower 'Manaus Beauty'

Centratherumpunctatum

Family
Asteraceae (ass-ter-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Centratherum (sen-TRATH-ur-um)
Species
punctatum (punk-TAH-tum)
Synonym
Centratherum intermedium
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Foliage
Shiny/Glossy
Height
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
Spacing
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
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)
Danger
N/A
Bloom Color
Lavender
Bloom Time
Mid Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall
Other Details
Category
Annuals
Tropicals and Tender Perennials
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds
Bloom Size
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)
Patent Information
Non-patented
Propagation Methods
From seed; sow indoors before last frost
Self-sows freely; deadhead if you do not want volunteer seedlings next season
Seed Collecting
Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds
Properly cleaned, seed can be successfully stored
Regional

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

Huntsville, Alabama

Richmond, California

Barbourville, Kentucky

Moss Point, Mississippi

Houston, Texas

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Gardener's Notes:

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Moss Point, MS | June 2012 | negative

I love the purple blooms but here In South MS z8 it' s very invasive through reseeding. I even had it reseed and thrive in my gravel path.

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