Family : | Asteraceae |
Longevity : | Perennial |
Origin : | Native |
Season : | Warm |
Plains Blackfoot is a low bushy perennial growing from 8 to 12 inches in height. It can be found in rocky, gravelly, calcareous or sandy soils of the Edwards Plateau. The leaves have rough hairs and are 1 to 2 inches in length. The flower head consists of 7 to 13 white ray flowers and 25 to 50 yellow disk flowers and blooms from April to October. The leaves and flowers are readily eaten by white-tailed deer. |
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