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Amphiachyris dracunculoides

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Family
Asteraceae (ass-ter-AY-see-ee)
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Genus
Amphiachyris (am-fee-uh-KY-ris)
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Species
dracunculoides (drak-un-kew-LOY-deez)
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Synonym
Brachyris dracunculoides
Gutierrezia dracunculoides
Xanthocephalum dracunculoides
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Foliage
Grown for foliage
Herbaceous
Height
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
Spacing

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Hardiness

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Danger
All parts of plant are poisonous if ingested
Bloom Color
Gold (yellow-orange)
Bright Yellow
Bloom Time
Late Summer/Early Fall
Mid Fall
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Category
Annuals
Water Requirements
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Foliage Color

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Where to Grow

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Bloom Characteristics
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds
Bloom Size

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Other details
May be a noxious weed or invasive
Soil pH requirements

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Patent Information
Non-patented
Propagation Methods
From seed; direct sow outdoors in fall
From seed; direct sow after last frost
Self-sows freely; deadhead if you do not want volunteer seedlings next season
Seed Collecting
Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds
Regional
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Prairie Broomweed, Broom Snakeroot Amphiachyris dracunculoides is native to Texas and other States.

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