- Family name: Asteraceae
- Host plant for: Pearl Crescent (Phyciodes tharos)
- General description: Erect herbaceous perennial with narrow, alternate leaves, branching stems and compact stalks of small white to lavender, daisy-like flowers with yellow centers. Vigorous. Prefers moist, well-drained soils in full sun. Spreads rapidly by rhizomes. Can be weedy in gardens. Flowers attractive to various pollinators.
- Type: Herbaceous perennial
- Flower: Compact stalks of small white to lavender, daisy-like flowers with yellow centers
- Bloom time: Summer through fall
- Soil type: Moist, well-drained soils
- Maximum height: 4 feet
- Candidate for home gardens: Vigorous and easy to grow. Attractive when blooming
- Availability in nursery: Native plant nurseries
- Frenquency in the wild: Common
- Habitat: Roadsides, wet ditches, pinelands, open woodlands, disturbed sites
- Range in Florida
Full Sun
Moderate Watering
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