A'Kub, Tumbleweed
Gundeliatournefortii

Family: Asteraceae (ass-ter-AY-see-ee)
Genus: Gundelia (gun-DEL-ee-a)
Species: tournefortii (toor-ne-FOR-tee-eye)

Category
Perennials

Water Requirements

Sun Exposure
Full Sun

Foliage
Herbaceous
Veined

Foliage Color

Height
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)

Spacing
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)

Hardiness
USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)
USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)
USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
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)

Where to Grow

Danger
Plant has spines or sharp edges; use extreme caution when handling

Bloom Color
Lavender
Medium Purple
White/Near White

Bloom Characteristics

Bloom Size

Bloom Time

Other details

Soil pH requirements

Patent Information

Propagation Methods

Seed Collecting