False yellowhead
Dittrichia viscosa
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Basic Information
Family: Asteraceae or Compositae
Genus: dittrichia
Plant ID (slug): dittrichia-viscosa
Numeric ID: 915
USDA Hardiness: Coming soon
Ratings
Physical Characteristics
Dittrichia viscosa is a PERENNIAL growing to 0.5 m (1ft 8in). It is in flower from September to October. The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs) and is pollinated by Insects. Suitable for: light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils. Suitable pH: mildly acid, neutral and basic (mildly alkaline) soils. It cannot grow in the shade. It prefers moist soil.
Distribution
Europe - Mediterranean. Introduced and naturalized in a few localities in Britain[17].
Habitats
Cultivated Beds;
Edible Uses
None known
Medicinal Uses
None known
Known Hazards
None known
Detailed Information
Additional Information
Title: Dittrichia viscosa False yellowhead PFAF Plant Database
Meta Description: Dittrichia viscosa is a PERENNIAL growing to 0.5 m (1ft 8in). It is in flower from September to October. The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs) and is pollinated by Insects. Suitable for: light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils. Suitable pH: mildly acid, neutral and basic (mildly alkaline) soils. It cannot grow in the shade. It prefers moist soil.