Spiny Ironplant
Haplopappus spinulosus
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Basic Information
Family: Asteraceae or Compositae
Genus: haplopappus
Plant ID (slug): haplopappus-spinulosus
Numeric ID: 842
USDA Hardiness: Coming soon
Ratings
Physical Characteristics
Haplopappus spinulosus is an evergreen Shrub growing to 0.6 m (2ft). See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 2. It is in leaf all year, in flower in August, and the seeds ripen in September. 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, prefers well-drained soil and can grow in nutritionally poor soil. Suitable pH: mildly acid, neutral and basic (mildly alkaline) soils. It can grow in semi-shade (light woodland) or no shade. It prefers dry or moist soil.
Distribution
Western N. America - Minnesota and Alberta south to Texas.
Habitats
Cultivated Beds;
Edible Uses
None known
Medicinal Uses
Odontalgic Odontalgic.
Known Hazards
None known
Detailed Information
Additional Information
Title: Haplopappus spinulosus Spiny Ironplant PFAF Plant Database
Meta Description: Haplopappus spinulosus is an evergreen Shrub growing to 0.6 m (2ft). See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 2. It is in leaf all year, in flower in August, and the seeds ripen in September. 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, prefers well-drained soil and can grow in nutritionally poor soil. Suitable pH: mildly acid, neutral and basic (mildly alkaline) soils. It can grow in semi-shade (light woodland) or no shade. It prefers dry or moist soil.