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Elephant's foot

Elephantopusscaber

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Family
Asteraceae (ass-ter-AY-see-ee)
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Genus
Elephantopus (el-eh-fun-TOE-pus)
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Species
scaber (SKAB-er)
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Synonym
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade
Foliage

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Height
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
Spacing

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Hardiness

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Danger
Parts of plant are poisonous if ingested
Bloom Color
Lavender
Medium Purple
Bloom Time
Late Summer/Early Fall
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Category
Perennials
Water Requirements
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Requires consistently moist soil; do not let dry out between waterings
Foliage Color

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Where to Grow

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

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Other details
May be a noxious weed or invasive
Soil pH requirements

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Patent Information

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Propagation Methods
Self-sows freely; deadhead if you do not want volunteer seedlings next season
Seed Collecting

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Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Vienna, Virginia

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smiln32
Oklahoma City, OK (Zone 7a) | December 2004 | neutral

Elephantopus scaber has been used in Brazil as a traditional remedy to cause diuresis, reduce fever and to eliminate bladder stones.

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