bristly oxtongue
Helminthotheca echioides
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A coarse-textured biennial or short-lived perennial with distinctive bristly, hairy stems and orange-red flowers resembling an ox's tongue. Drought-tolerant and self-seeding, it thrives in poor soil and naturalistic garden settings.
Overview
- Form
- Growth Rate
- Size
- Dormancy
- Family
Native Range
Mediterranean
Seasonality
Bloom Season
Season of Interest
Herb
Soft non-woody plants of the field layer.
Succession Role
Tolerances & Soil
Function & Care
Establishment & Care
- Establishment
- Maintenance
- Propagation
A coarse-textured biennial or short-lived perennial with distinctive bristly, hairy stems and orange-red flowers resembling an ox's tongue. Drought-tolerant and self-seeding, it thrives in poor soil and naturalistic garden settings.
Climate Match for your location
See how well bristly oxtongue grows in your area.
Enter your ZIP code and we'll show you how this plant fits your local climate.
Overview
- Form
- Growth Rate
- Size
- Dormancy
- Family
Native Range
Mediterranean
Seasonality
Bloom Season
Season of Interest
Herb
Soft non-woody plants of the field layer.
Succession Role
Tolerances & Soil
Function & Care
Establishment & Care
- Establishment
- Maintenance
- Propagation