Dittrichia Species, Sticky Elecampagne, Sticky Elecampane

Dittrichiaviscosa

Family
Asteraceae (ass-ter-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Dittrichia (dit-TRIK-ee-uh)
Species
viscosa (vis-KOH-suh)
Synonym
Cupularia viscosa
Erigeron viscosus
Inula viscosa
Jacobaea viscosa
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Height
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
36-48 in. (90-120 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)
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)
Bloom Color
Bright Yellow
Bloom Time
Late Summer/Early Fall
Mid Fall
Other Details
Category
Perennials
Water Requirements
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
Patent Information
Non-patented
Propagation Methods
Seed Collecting
Regional

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(Zone 8b) | November 2009 | positive

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