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Description
Logfia Depressa is a small, annual herb belonging to the Asteraceae family. It is commonly known as the dwarf cudweed or flat-topped cudweed. The plant typically grows up to 10-30 cm in height and is native to the Mediterranean region. It has a prostrate and spreading growth habit and produces small, white or pink flowers in late summer.
Taxonomic Information
| Domain | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Phylum | Spermatophyta |
| Class | Magnoliopsida |
| Order | Asterales |
| Family | Asteraceae |
| Genus | Logfia |
Appearance
Logfia Depressa has a prostrate and spreading growth habit with a taproot system. Its leaves are alternate, linear, and gray-green, with a length of 5-10 mm and a width of 0.5-1 mm. The plant produces small, white or pink flowers with yellow centers, which are arranged in flat-topped clusters. The flower heads are 2-3 mm in diameter and have no ray flowers. The plant blooms from July to October.
Care Guide
Logfia Depressa is an easy-to-grow plant that requires minimal care. It prefers well-drained soil and full sun exposure. The plant can tolerate drought and low-fertility soil. However, it is important to ensure that the plant receives adequate water during the growing season. It is also recommended to fertilize the plant once a month during the growing season with a balanced fertilizer.
Water
Logfia Depressa prefers well-drained soil and can tolerate drought. However, it is important to ensure that the plant receives adequate water during the growing season.
Fertilization
It is recommended to fertilize the plant once a month during the growing season with a balanced fertilizer.
Soil
Logfia Depressa prefers well-drained soil and can tolerate low-fertility soil.
Sunlight
The plant prefers full sun exposure.
Hardiness Zones
Logfia Depressa can grow in hardiness zones 8-11.
Common Pests & Diseases
Logfia Depressa is relatively pest and disease-free. However, it may be susceptible to aphids and fungal diseases such as powdery mildew.
Habitat
Logfia Depressa is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found in rocky and sandy habitats, as well as in disturbed areas such as roadsides and fields.
Question and Answer
Q: Is Logfia Depressa an annual or perennial plant?
A: Logfia Depressa is an annual plant.
Q: What is the preferred growing condition for Logfia Depressa?
A: Logfia Depressa prefers well-drained soil and full sun exposure.
Q: Does Logfia Depressa require frequent watering?
A: Logfia Depressa can tolerate drought and low-fertility soil. However, it is important to ensure that the plant receives adequate water during the growing season.
Q: What is the blooming period of Logfia Depressa?
A: Logfia Depressa blooms from July to October.
Related Plants
– Logfia Arizonica- Logfia Gallica- Logfia Jaegeri- Logfia Minima
References
– “Logfia depressa”. Flora of North America.- “Logfia depressa”. The Jepson Manual: Higher Plants of California.- “Logfia depressa”. USDA NRCS Plant Fact Sheet.- “Logfia depressa”. PlantList.
