Devil's Grandmother

Elephantopustomentosus

Family
Asteraceae (ass-ter-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Elephantopus (el-eh-fun-TOE-pus)
Species
tomentosus (toh-men-TOH-sus)
Synonym
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade
Height
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
36-48 in. (90-120 cm)
Hardiness
Danger
Parts of plant are poisonous if ingested
Bloom Color
Lavender
Bloom Time
Mid Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall
Blooms repeatedly
Other Details
Category
Perennials
Water Requirements
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Requires consistently moist soil; do not let dry out between waterings
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
Patent Information
Propagation Methods
Self-sows freely; deadhead if you do not want volunteer seedlings next season
Seed Collecting
Regional

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

Cullman, Alabama

Daleville, Alabama

Guntersville, Alabama

Pelham, Alabama

Athens, Georgia

Brunswick, Georgia

Cornelia, Georgia

Elberton, Georgia

Pittsboro, North Carolina

Raleigh, North Carolina

Charleston, South Carolina(2 reports)

Manning, South Carolina

Burgess, Virginia

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Gardener's Notes:

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1
neutral
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J
| August 2013 | positive

This plant grows profusely in one area of our property in the Northern Neck of VA. It gets lots of morning sun but is shaded in the afte...Read More

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Bella Vista, AR (Zone 6b) | August 2008 | neutral

The large basal leaves are what attracted me to this plant / weed. It grows everywhere without any special care. I have never watered it...Read More

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