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Description
Haploesthes Greggii, also known as Gregg’s Haploesthes or Gregg’s daisy, is a perennial herbaceous plant that belongs to the Asteraceae family. This beautiful desert plant is native to the southwestern United States and can be found in the deserts of Arizona, California, Nevada, and Utah. It is a small plant that can grow up to 12 inches tall and 18 inches wide.
Taxonomic Information
| Domain | Eukarya |
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Phylum | Anthophyta |
| Class | Magnoliopsida |
| Order | Asterales |
| Family | Asteraceae |
| Genus | Haploesthes |
Appearance
Haploesthes Greggii has gray-green leaves that are narrow and pointed, with a rough texture. The leaves grow in a rosette formation at the base of the plant. The flowers are yellow, daisy-like, and have a diameter of about 1 inch. They bloom from March to May, and sometimes again in the fall, and are held on long stems above the foliage. The plant has a bushy growth habit and can spread up to 18 inches wide.
Care Guide
Water: Haploesthes Greggii is a drought-tolerant plant and prefers well-draining soil. Water the plant deeply once a week during the growing season, and reduce watering during the winter months.
Fertilization: Fertilize the plant once a month during the growing season with a balanced fertilizer.
Soil: Haploesthes Greggii prefers sandy, rocky, or gravelly soil that is well-draining.
Sunlight: The plant prefers full sun to partial shade.
Hardiness Zones: Haploesthes Greggii is hardy in USDA zones 8 to 11.
Common Pests & Diseases
Haploesthes Greggii is generally pest and disease-free. However, it is susceptible to root rot if overwatered or grown in poorly draining soil.
Habitat
Haploesthes Greggii is native to the deserts of the southwestern United States and can be found in Arizona, California, Nevada, and Utah. It grows in rocky or gravelly soil in desert washes, slopes, and rocky hillsides.
Question and Answer
Q: Is Haploesthes Greggii deer-resistant?
A: Yes, Haploesthes Greggii is deer-resistant.
Q: Can Haploesthes Greggii be grown in containers?
A: Yes, Haploesthes Greggii can be grown in containers as long as the soil is well-draining.
Q: Does Haploesthes Greggii attract bees and butterflies?
A: Yes, Haploesthes Greggii attracts bees and butterflies.
Q: Can Haploesthes Greggii tolerate frost?
A: No, Haploesthes Greggii is not frost-tolerant.
Related Plants
- Haploesthes greggii var. greggii
- Haploesthes greggii var. martima
- Haploesthes wrightii
- Haploesthes amplexicaulis
References
- Arizona State University – Haploesthes greggii
- Las Pilitas Nursery – Haploesthes greggii
- USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service – Haploesthes greggii
