Species Elephantopus carolinianus | Known

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Names

Common Names: Elephant's Foot

Growth

Height: 12-18 inches
Growth Rate: Growth period, 90-120 days

Appearance

Bloom Color: White, purple, pink, pale lavender, and light purple
Foliage Color: Dark green on the upper surface and medium green beneath.

Environment

Hardiness Zones: Zones 5-9
Soil Type: Mesic to moist soils, typically loam or sand, with a pH of about 5 to 7.2.
Soil Drainage: Well-drained
Soil pH: 5-7.2 | Moderately acid to neutral pH

Lifecycle

Lifecycle: Perennial
Leaf Lifecycle: Deciduous
Seasons of Interest: Summer and Fall
Bloom Time: Late Summer to Fall

Wildlife

Attracts Wildlife: Attracts bees and butterflies, No hummingbirds, other pollinators, or birds mentioned in sources

References

Taxonomy

Taxonomic Rank: Species
Author: Raeuschel
Publication: Nom. ed. 3, 256. 1797

Superior Taxa

Kingdom: Plantae
Subkingdom: Pteridobiotina
Phylum: Angiosperms
Order: Asterales
Family: Asteraceae
Subfamily: Vernonioideae
Tribe: Vernonieae
Genus: Elephantopus

Synonyms

Elephantopus flexuosus

References

Taxonomic data from World Flora Online, accessed June 20, 2024