Photo by: Mary Ellen Gotto

Nomenclature

Common Name:

hairy leafcup

Synonym(s):

Polymnia uvedalia

Genus species:

Smallanthus uvedalia

Family:

Asteraceae (Compositae)

Plant Specifics

Form:

flower

Size:

3-6 (9) ft

Life Span:

Long-lived perennial

Flower Color:

yellow

Fruit Color:

Phenology:

late summer-early fall blooms

Noted For:

Landscaping

Recommended Uses:

Good plant for pollinators, esp. in the back of the garden

Considerations:

Availability:

Propagation:

seed

Light:

Moisture Tolerance:

Always Flooded------------------------------------------------Extremely Dry

Coming Soon!

Somewhat moist, no flooding ---to--- Not wet but not extremely dry

Salt Water Flooding Tolerance:

Unknown

Salt Spray/Salty Soil Tolerance:

Low/no tolerance of salty wind or direct salt spray

Soil or Other Substrate:

Soil pH:

adaptable

Suitable to Grow In:

Ecology

Wildlife:

Pollinators, Butterflies



  • Butterfly nectar plant


  • Attracts bees esp. bumble bees, ants (NC Native Plant Society)


Native Habitats:

Naturally grows in moist areas

Natural Range in Florida:

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