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Tanseyleaf Tansyaster (Machaeranthera tanacetifolia)

Machaeranthera tanacetifolia is a charming annual wildflower native to the western United States, known for its daisy-like purple-blue flowers.

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Sunlight

Full Sun

Watering

Moderate

Soil

Prefers well-drained soil. Tolerates a range of soil types, including sandy or loamy, but avoid heavy clay.

Temperature

Mild to Warm

Habitat

Outdoor

Fertilizer

Light

Care Requirements

Light

Full Sun

Prefers at least 6-8 hours of direct sunlight daily.

Water

Moderate

Allow soil to dry slightly between waterings.

Soil

Prefers well-drained soil. Tolerates a range of soil types, including sandy or loamy, but avoid heavy clay.

Temperature

Mild to Warm

Ideal growing range is 15-25°C.

Habitat

Outdoor

Fertilizer

Light

Fertilize sparingly once in spring.

Plant Overview

Plant Type

Herb

Plant Category

Flowering, Ornamental

Plant Place Type

Ground, Garden, Pot

Plant Environment

Outdoor

Lifespan

Annuals

Plant Height

0.3-0.6 m

Spread

0.2-0.4 m

Growth Rate

Moderate

Dormancy

None (annual)

Leaf Color

Green

Leaf Type

Pinnately divided

Flower Size

2.5-5 cm

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Synonyms
Aster chrysanthemoides Willd. ex Spreng.
Aster coronopifolia (Nutt.) N.E.Br.
Aster tanacetifolius Kunth
Chrysopsis coronopifolia Nutt.
Dieteria coronopifolia Nutt.
Machaeranthera coronopifolia (Nutt.) A.Nelson
Machaeranthera parthenium Greene
Taxonomy
  • kingdomPlantae
  • divisionTracheophyta
  • classMagnoliopsida
  • orderAsterales
  • familyAsteraceae
  • genusMachaeranthera
  • speciesMachaeranthera tanacetifolia
Toxicity

Toxic for humans

No

Rating: 0/5

Toxic for pets

No

Rating: 0/5

Edible

No

Non-toxic to pets and humans.

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