Euthamia spp.
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Natural Range in Florida
USDA Zones
Suitable to grow in:
10A 10B 8A 8B 9A 9B
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Flattop Goldenrod
Asteraceae (Compositae)
Also known as Euthamia caroliniana, E. tenuifolia
Plant Specifics
| Size: | 1.5-3 ft | |
| Life Span: | Long-lived perennial | |
| Flower Color: | Yellow | |
| Phenology: | Blooms late summer through fall. Winter dormant. | |
| Habitats: | Flatwoods, marsh edges, ruderal areas. |
Landscaping
| Recommended Uses: | Retain for its value to insects in meadows and along roadsides and paths. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Light: | Full Sun | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Moisture Tolerance: |
always floodedextremely dry |
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| Moisture Tolerance: | Usually moist, occasional inundation ----- to ----- Very long very dry periods | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Salt Water Flooding Tolerance: | Not salt tolerant of inundation by salty or brackish water. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Salt Spray Tolerance: | Some tolerance to salty wind but not direct salt spray. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Soil/Substrate: | - | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Wildlife
Attracts bees, beetles, and butterflies. A special value for native bees. Important fall nectar source.