Desert Holly

Acourtia nana, Asteraceae

Zones

8–11

Layer

Herbaceous

Lifespan

Perennial

Growth

Slow

Guild Roles

Pollinator AttractorBeneficial Insect HabitatPest Confuser

Growing Conditions

Sun

Full Sun (preferred)

Water

Low (established)Low (seedling)

Soil pH

6.5 – 8.5

Tolerances

Drought

Frost

Heat

Pest Resistance

Disease Resist.

Companion Plants

Wild TantanDesmanthus virgatus

Nitrogen FixationPollinator Sharing

Sessile-leaf False GoldenasterHeterotheca sessiliflora

Pollinator Sharing

Purple Viper's BuglossEchium plantagineum

Pollinator Sharing

Antagonistic Plants

Stillman's CoreopsisLeptosyne stillmanii

Desert Asteraceae species compete for limited water and nutrients

Uses

Functions

Attracts Desert Native BeesHosts Specialist PollinatorsSupports Desert Beneficial InsectsFall Nectar SourceButterfly NectarDrought Tolerant Pollinator Plant

Medicinal Uses

Traditional Desert Medicine

Common Questions

What zones does Desert Holly grow in?

Desert Holly grows in USDA hardiness zones 8 through 11.

What are good companion plants for Desert Holly?

Good companions for Desert Holly include Wild Tantan, Sessile-leaf False Goldenaster, Purple Viper's Bugloss.

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