False Sow Thistle, Brighteyes

Reichardialigulata

Family
Asteraceae (ass-ter-AY-see-ee)
Species
ligulata (lig-yo-LAY-ta)
Synonym
Picridium ligulatum
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade
Foliage
Evergreen
Hardiness
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)
Danger
N/A
Bloom Color
Bright Yellow
Bloom Time
Late Spring/Early Summer
Mid Summer
Other Details
Category
Alpines and Rock Gardens
Herbs
Shrubs
Water Requirements
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Foliage Color
Blue-Green
Red
Where to Grow
Can be grown as an annual
Suitable for growing in containers
Bloom Characteristics
Flowers are good for drying and preserving
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds
Bloom Size
Other details
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)
Patent Information
Propagation Methods
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, corms or bulbs (including offsets)
From herbaceous stem cuttings
From woody stem cuttings
From softwood cuttings
From semi-hardwood cuttings
From seed; winter sow in vented containers, coldframe or unheated greenhouse
From seed; sow indoors before last frost
From seed; germinate in a damp paper towel
From seed; germinate in vitro in gelatin, agar or other medium
By air layering
Seed Collecting
Bag seedheads to capture ripening seed
Regional

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