VERBESINA encelioides (Golden Crownbeard)

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VERBESINA encelioides (Golden Crownbeard) is a flowering plant native to the Americas and can be found from the southwestern United States (including California, Arizona, and Texas) through Mexico and into South America. It belongs to the Asteraceae family, which includes sunflowers and daisies. Golden crownbeard is an annual or short-lived...

VERBESINA encelioides (Golden Crownbeard) is a flowering plant native to the Americas and can be found from the southwestern United States (including California, Arizona, and Texas) through Mexico and into South America. It belongs to the Asteraceae family, which includes sunflowers and daisies.

Golden crownbeard is an annual or short-lived perennial plant that typically grows to a height of 1 to 3 feet (0.3 to 0.9 meters). The stems are erect and branching, with a rough texture. The leaves are alternate, toothed, and lanceolate in shape. The plant produces bright yellow, daisy-like flowers with a prominent center disc and ray flowers.

Verbesina encelioides is adaptable to various habitats and can be found in open, disturbed areas such as fields, roadsides, and desert scrublands. It can tolerate a wide range of soil conditions, including sandy or rocky soils.

The plant blooms from late spring to fall, producing showy yellow flowers. The flowers attract a variety of pollinators, including bees, butterflies, and other insects. After pollination, the flowers develop into small, dry fruits called achenes, which are dispersed by wind.

Verbesina encelioides provides important nectar and pollen sources for bees and butterflies. It is also a host plant for the caterpillars of some butterfly species, including the bordered patch (Chlosyne lacinia). The plant's seeds are eaten by birds and small mammals.

Overall, Verbesina encelioides (golden crownbeard) is a vibrant flowering plant with ecological significance and traditional medicinal uses. 

Number of Seeds Max Coverage Area (Square Ft.)
0.5OZ 11,875 250
1OZ 23,750 500
1/4LB 95,000 2,000
1/2LB 190,000 4,000
1LB 380,000 8,000
5LB 1,900,000 40,000

Scientific Name: Verbesina Encelioides

Common Name: Golden Crownbeard

Plant Type: Annuals

Family: Asteraceae

Zone: 2 to 11

Native Range: California, Arizona, Texas, Mexico

Full Growth Height: 24-48" 

Width: 24-72 inches

Exposure: Full Sun

Blooming Season: Spring (Mid, Late), Summer (Early, Mid, Late), Fall

Flower: Showy

Pollinators: Butterflies

Flower Color: Yellow 

Tolerate: Deer, Drought, Erosion

Water Requirement: Average, Low

Maintenance: Low

Soil Type: Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand, Well-Drained

Soil pH: Acid, Alkaline, Neutral

Uses: Beds and Borders, Prairies and Meadows, Native Gardens, Cottage Gardens

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