Family | ASTERACEAE |
Genus species | Erigeron saxatilis G.L.Nesom trib. Astereae |
Habitat | rocks |
Altitude | 1300-2600m |
Description | taproot, basal leaves linear-oblanceolate, 1-3cm, entire, subglabrous, stem leaves similar, capitula solitary, involucre 3-4-seriate, purple, glabrous, ligules 5-7mm long |
Size | 3-5cm |
Color | white |
Bloom | spring, summer |
Ca | |
Type | tuft |
Cultivation | sunny, dry, rock crevices, protection against winter wet alpine house, poor, drained soil, sun |
Propagation | seed in spring, barely covered, germ. 1 month, 16-21°C cuttings in spring and late summer |
Territory |
Northern America
Southwestern U.S.A. (Arizona) |
Bibliography | Plants of the World online powo.science.kew.org International Plant Names Index www.ipni.org |
Comments | ASTERACEAE
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