Silver Puff, Silverpuff

Chaptalianutans

Family
Asteraceae (ass-ter-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Chaptalia (shap-TAL-ee-a)
Species
nutans (NUT-ans)
Synonym
Chaptalia nutans var. texana
Sun Exposure
Light Shade
Partial to Full Shade
Foliage
Herbaceous
Height
6-12 in. (15-30 cm)
Hardiness
Danger
N/A
Bloom Color
Chartreuse (yellow-green)
Bloom Time
Mid Spring
Late Spring/Early Summer
Other Details
Category
Perennials
Water Requirements
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
7.9 to 8.5 (alkaline)
8.6 to 9.0 (strongly alkaline)
over 9.1 (very alkaline)
Patent Information
Propagation Methods
From seed; direct sow outdoors in fall
Seed Collecting
Bag seedheads to capture ripening seed
Regional

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

San Antonio, Texas

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neutral
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