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Emiliasonchifolia

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Family
Asteraceae (ass-ter-AY-see-ee)
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Genus
Emilia (ih-MEE-lee-uh)
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Species
sonchifolia (son-chi-FOH-lee-uh)
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Synonym
Emilia mucronata
Emilia purpurea
Emilia rigidula
Emilia scabra
Emilia sinica
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade
Foliage
Evergreen
Provides Winter Interest
Succulent
Height
12-18 in. (30-45 cm)
Spacing
6-9 in. (15-22 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)
Danger
Parts of plant are poisonous if ingested
Bloom Color
Lavender
Bloom Time
Mid Spring
Late Spring/Early Summer
Mid Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall
Mid Fall
Late Fall/Early Winter
Other Details
Category
Herbs
Tropicals and Tender Perennials
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color

Unknown - Tell us

Where to Grow
Can be grown as an annual
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
Self-sows freely; deadhead if you do not want volunteer seedlings next season
Seed Collecting

Unknown - Tell us

Regional

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

Boca Raton, Florida

Bradenton, Florida

Fountain, Florida

Lutz, Florida

Sarasota, Florida

Sebring, Florida

Zephyrhills, Florida

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Bradenton, FL | February 2021 | neutral

How do you kill this ? It is taking over my lawn

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