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Description
Croptilon Divaricatum, commonly known as the Spreading Croptilon, is a perennial herbaceous plant that belongs to the sunflower family. It is native to North America and can be found from eastern Colorado to western Missouri, south to Texas, and east to Georgia. The plant grows up to 1.5 meters in height and can spread up to 0.9 meters in width. Its leaves are narrow, lance-shaped, and hairy, while the flowers are small, yellow, and clustered in heads. The plant blooms from August to October and produces fruits that are small, dry, and one-seeded.
Taxonomic Information
| Domain | Kingdom | Phylum | Class | Order | Family | Genus ||——–|———|——–|——-|——-|——–|——-|| Eukarya | Plantae | Tracheophyta | Magnoliopsida | Asterales | Asteraceae | Croptilon |
Appearance
Croptilon Divaricatum has narrow, lance-shaped leaves that are hairy and arranged alternately along the stem. The leaves are up to 10 centimeters long and 1 centimeter wide. The stem is erect and can grow up to 1.5 meters in height. The flowers are small, yellow, and clustered in heads that are up to 2 centimeters in diameter. Each head contains both ray and disk flowers. The fruits are small, dry, and one-seeded.
Care Guide
To care for Croptilon Divaricatum, it is important to provide it with well-draining soil and full sunlight. The plant prefers moist soil, but it can tolerate drought conditions. It is recommended to water the plant deeply once a week during the growing season. Fertilize the plant once every two weeks with a balanced fertilizer. The plant can grow in hardiness zones 4 to 9.
Common Pests & Diseases
Croptilon Divaricatum is generally resistant to pests and diseases. However, it can be susceptible to powdery mildew, rust, and leaf spot. To prevent these diseases, it is recommended to avoid overhead watering and to provide good air circulation around the plant.
Habitat
Croptilon Divaricatum can be found growing in prairies, meadows, and open woodlands. It prefers well-draining soil and full sunlight. The plant is native to North America and can be found from eastern Colorado to western Missouri, south to Texas, and east to Georgia.
Question and Answer
Q: Is Croptilon Divaricatum a drought-tolerant plant?
A: Yes, Croptilon Divaricatum can tolerate drought conditions, but it prefers moist soil.
Q: What is the blooming period of Croptilon Divaricatum?
A: Croptilon Divaricatum blooms from August to October.
Q: What is the recommended fertilizer for Croptilon Divaricatum?
A: A balanced fertilizer should be used to fertilize Croptilon Divaricatum once every two weeks.
Q: Where is Croptilon Divaricatum native to?
A: Croptilon Divaricatum is native to North America and can be found from eastern Colorado to western Missouri, south to Texas, and east to Georgia.
Related Plants
– Echinacea purpurea- Rudbeckia hirta- Helianthus annuus- Solidago canadensis- Symphyotrichum novae-angliae
References
– “Croptilon Divaricatum (Nutt.) Raf.” Plants of the World Online, Kew Science. Accessed 20 July 2021.- “Croptilon Divaricatum.” Illinois Wildflowers, John Hilty. Accessed 20 July 2021.- “Croptilon Divaricatum.” Missouri Botanical Garden. Accessed 20 July 2021.
