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Mexican Bachelor's Button

Centratherumcamporum

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Family

Asteraceae (ass-ter-AY-see-ee)

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Genus

Centratherum (sen-TRATH-ur-um)

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Species

camporum (KAM-por-um)

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Synonym

Sun Exposure

Full Sun

Foliage

Shiny/Glossy

Height

18-24 in. (45-60 cm)

Spacing

18-24 in. (45-60 cm)

Hardiness

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

Unknown - Tell us

Where to Grow

Unknown - Tell us

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

Unknown - Tell us

Patent Information

Unknown - Tell us

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:

San Diego, California

Vista, California(9 reports)

Naples, Florida

Mooresville, North Carolina

Simpsonville, South Carolina

Austin, Texas

San Augustine, Texas

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