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Douglas' Dustymaiden

Chaenactis douglasii, Asteraceae

Zones
4–9
Layer
Herbaceous
Lifespan
Annual
Growth
Moderate

Guild Roles

Pollinator AttractorBeneficial Insect HabitatPest Confuser

Growing Conditions

Sun

Full Sun (preferred)

Water

Low (established)Moderate (seedling)

Soil pH

6.5 – 8.5

Tolerances

Drought
Frost
Heat
Pest Resistance
Disease Resist.

Companion Plants

Bigelow's SneezeweedHelenium bigelovii
Pollinator Sharing
James' Prairie CloverDalea jamesii
Nitrogen Fixation
Arrowleaf BuckwheatEriogonum compositum
Pollinator SharingWind Protection

Antagonistic Plants

Oregon GumweedGrindelia stricta

Related Asteraceae compete for similar growing conditions and resources

Uses

Functions

Attracts Specialized Mining BeesSupports HoverfliesProvides Nectar For Small Native BeesSelf-Seeding Annual For Continuous Habitat

Common Questions

What zones does Douglas' Dustymaiden grow in?

Douglas' Dustymaiden grows in USDA hardiness zones 4 through 9.

What are good companion plants for Douglas' Dustymaiden?

Good companions for Douglas' Dustymaiden include Bigelow's Sneezeweed, James' Prairie Clover, Arrowleaf Buckwheat.

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