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Wyethiahelianthoides

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Family

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

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Genus

Wyethia (wy-eh-THEE-uh)

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Species

helianthoides (hee-lee-an-THOY-dees)

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Synonym

Sun Exposure

Full Sun

Foliage

Herbaceous

Height

under 6 in. (15 cm)

6-12 in. (15-30 cm)

12-18 in. (30-45 cm)

18-24 in. (45-60 cm)

Spacing

6-9 in. (15-22 cm)

9-12 in. (22-30 cm)

12-15 in. (30-38 cm)

Hardiness

Not Applicable

Danger

Unknown - Tell us

Bloom Color

White/Near White

Bloom Time

Mid Spring

Late Spring/Early Summer

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