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    Chaenactis fremontii

    Also Known As

    • Pincushion flower

    Plant type

    herb, annual / biennial

    size

    • H: 12"-18"
    • W: 12"-24"

    planting zones

    Chaenactis fremontii plant details

    Chaenactis fremontii is a broadleaf deciduous annual / biennial herb with green foliage. In fall, spring and summer pink and white flowers emerge. Attracts bees and butterflies making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and occasional - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Does well in average and well-drained soil.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Chaenactis fremontii

    Plant type: annual / biennial herb
    Plant family: asteraceae
    Foliage: deciduous green
    Mature size: 12 IN - 24 IN - wide, 12 IN - 18 IN - tall
    Flowers: pink and white blooms in fall, spring and summer

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Chaenactis fremontii

    USDA Zones:
    Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
    Watering frequency: occasional - low
    Soil needs: average and well-drained

    Gardening facts about Chaenactis fremontii plant

    How to Grow Chaenactis fremontii

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun - mostly sun

    • Water Needs

      • occasional - drought tolerant

    • Soil Needs

      • average
      • well-drained

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • white
      • pink

    • Wildlife

      • bees
      • butterflies

    • Flower Season

      • spring
      • summer
      • fall

    • Foliage Season

      • deciduous

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