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    Atrichoseris platyphylla

    Also Known As

    • Gravel Ghost
    • Parachute Plant
    • Tobacco Weed

    Plant type

    annual / biennial

    size

    • H: 12"-36"
    • W: 4"-12"

    planting zones

    • 3a-11

    Atrichoseris platyphylla plant details

    Atrichoseris platyphylla is a broadleaf deciduous annual / biennial with blue, green and purple foliage. In spring and winter white flowers emerge. Features glaucous texture. Attracts bees making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun and occasional - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Does well in gritty, lean, rocky and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Atrichoseris platyphylla

    Plant type: annual / biennial
    Plant family: asteraceae
    Foliage: deciduous blue, green and purple
    Mature size: 4 IN - 12 IN - wide, 12 IN - 36 IN - tall
    Flowers: white blooms in spring and winter
    Uses: desert garden, fragrant, long-blooming, native plant, rock garden, xeric

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Atrichoseris platyphylla

    USDA Zones: 3a - 11
    Sun exposure: sun
    Watering frequency: occasional - low
    Resistant to: heat
    Soil needs: gritty, lean, rocky and well-drained

    Gardening facts about Atrichoseris platyphylla plant

    How to Grow Atrichoseris platyphylla

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun

    • Water Needs

      • occasional - drought tolerant

    • Soil Needs

      • lean
      • well-drained
      • rocky
      • gritty

    • Special Situation

      • heat tolerant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green
      • blue
      • purple

    • Flower Color

      • white

    • Wildlife

      • bees

    • Flower Season

      • winter
      • spring

    • Foliage Season

      • deciduous

    • Texture

      • glaucous

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