Gamochaeta Species, Purple Cudweed, Spoonleaf Purple Everlasting, Spike Cudweed
Gamochaetapurpurea

Family: Asteraceae (ass-ter-AY-see-ee)
Genus: Gamochaeta (gam-oh-KAY-ta)
Species: purpurea (pur-PUR-ee-uh)

Synonym:Gamochaeta americana

Category
Perennials

Water Requirements
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping

Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade

Foliage
Herbaceous
Textured

Foliage Color

Height
under 6 in. (15 cm)

Spacing
9-12 in. (22-30 cm)

Hardiness

Where to Grow
Grow outdoors year-round in hardiness zone

Danger

Bloom Color
Medium Purple

Bloom Characteristics
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds

Bloom Size

Bloom Time
Mid Spring
Late Spring/Early Summer
Mid Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall

Other details
May be a noxious weed or invasive

Soil pH requirements
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)

Patent Information
Non-patented

Propagation Methods

Seed Collecting