Emilia sonchifolia
TASSEL FLOWER, EMILIA
Asteraceae

 
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Plant type: annual

Hardiness zones: 9-11

Sunlight: hot overhead sun

Soil Moisture: constantly moist

Soil: enriched soil, mildly acidic to mildly alkaline

Tolerances: light frost
0.6m
Plant habit
 
0.6m

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Origins: Tropical Africa, Tropical Asia

Other Botanical Names: Cacalia sonchifolia, Crassocephalum sonchifolium, Emilia javanica, E. marivelensis, E. purpurea, E. rigidula, E. sinica, Gynura ecalyculata, Senecio sonchifolius

Other Common Names: Purple Sow Thistle, Red Groundsel

 
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Emilia sonchifolia
TASSEL FLOWER, EMILIA
Asteraceae

 

  Plant type: annual

Hardiness zones: 9-11

Sunlight: hot overhead sun

Soil Moisture: constantly moist

Soil: enriched soil, mildly acidic to mildly alkaline

Tolerances: light frost
0.6m
Plant habit
 
0.6m

FEATURES

Flowers: crimson or yellow

Flowering Time: early summer to late summer


DESIGN

Garden Styles: suits tropical & cottage designs

Uses: mass planting, border

Growth rate: fast

Maintenance Level: average

Skill Level: average






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