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Common Name(s)

Elephant’s Foot

Botanical Name

Elephantopus elatus

Family

Asteraceae

Origin

South Carolina to Louisiana and Florida

Description

Perennial wildflower to 4 ft.

Flowering Season

Summer to Fall

Exposure

Full sun to partial shade

Moisture

Average (Well drained)

Nectar Value

3/5 Good nectar source

FM Stock #

415

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