Spiny Ironplant

Haplopappus spinulosus

No image available for this plant

Basic Information

Family: Asteraceae or Compositae

Genus: haplopappus

Plant ID (slug): haplopappus-spinulosus

Numeric ID: 842

USDA Hardiness: Coming soon

Ratings

Edible Rating: ☆☆☆☆☆
Medicinal Rating: ★☆☆☆☆
Other Uses Rating: ☆☆☆☆☆

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.