Psilactis Species, New Mexico Tansyaster
Psilactisasteroides

Family: Asteraceae (ass-ter-AY-see-ee)
Genus: Psilactis (sy-LAK-tiss)
Species: asteroides (ass-ter-OY-dees)

Synonym:Aster boltoniae

Synonym:Machaeranthera boltoniae

Synonym:Psilactis leptos

Category
Annuals
Herbs
Tropicals and Tender Perennials

Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater

Sun Exposure

Foliage
Herbaceous

Foliage Color

Height

Spacing

Hardiness

Where to Grow

Danger

Bloom Color
White/Near White

Bloom Characteristics

Bloom Size

Bloom Time

Other details

Soil pH requirements
5.1 to 5.5 (strongly acidic)
5.6 to 6.0 (acidic)
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)

Patent Information
Non-patented

Propagation Methods
By dividing the rootball

Seed Collecting
Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds