Chaenactis Species, Broad-Leaved Chaenactis, Desert Pincusion, Esteve's Pincushion, False Yarrow
Chaenactisstevioides

Family: Asteraceae (ass-ter-AY-see-ee)
Genus: Chaenactis (kee-NAK-tis)
Species: stevioides (stev-ee-OY-deez)

Synonym:Chaenactis brachypappa

Synonym:Chaenactis stevioides var. brachypappa

Synonym:Chaenactis stevioides var. thornberi

Category
Annuals

Water Requirements
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping

Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade

Foliage

Foliage Color

Height
6-12 in. (15-30 cm)

Spacing
3-6 in. (7-15 cm)
6-9 in. (15-22 cm)

Hardiness
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

Bloom Color
White/Near White

Bloom Characteristics

Bloom Size

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

Other details

Soil pH requirements

Patent Information
Non-patented

Propagation Methods

Seed Collecting