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| Identification |
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Genus
Machaeranthera
Species
tortifolia
Variety
Cultivar
Common names
Mojave aster
Family
COMPOSITAE
Specimen number
S11932
Data source
HtZn p138
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| Life cycle |
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Life form
Terrestrial
Life cycle
Biennial,Perennial
Life span
Annual cycle
Not applicable
Stature
Groundcover
Growth form
Not applicable
Growth habit
Various
Overall height
6" - 1'
Overall spread
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| Climate |
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Sunshine
Full sun
Water
Well drained
Optimal soil texture
Rocky
Acceptable soil pH
Neutral
USDA hardiness
USDA zones 07a-09b
AHS heat zones
Heat zones 09-05
Sunset climate zones
Not classified
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| Garden |
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Suitable for gardens
yes
Nursery
Unknown
Compost
no
Size at acquisition
Unknown
Garden location
Unknown
Garden notes
Machaeranthera tortifolia can survive cold winter nights that go as low as 0� Fahrenheit. Mojave aster needs summer days with high heat. This plant does well in rocky soils. Full sun is best for growing this species. It needs soil that is well drained.
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| Special qualities |
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Tolerates drought
yes
Tolerates high humidity
no
Tolerates seaside conditions
no
Insect resistant
no
Disease resistant
no
Deer resistant
no
Best uses
Symbiosis
Attracts butterflies
no
Attracts hummingbirds
no
Autumn foliage
no
Colorful berries
no
Desirable qualities
Other interest
Other interest color
Other interest period
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| Adverse factors |
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Common pests
Poisonous parts
Poisonous indications
Internal poison
no
Dermatologic poison
no
Livestock poison
no
Mechanical injury
no
Hay fever pollen
Hay fever season
Adverse qualities
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| Herbal medicine |
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Medicinal properties
Medicinal parts
Has medicinal uses
no
Do not self-administer
no
Do no use if pregnant
no
Legally restricted
no
Toxicity precautions
Medicinal notes
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| Traditional uses |
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Parts used
Traditional uses
Contemporary uses
Fragrance
Fragrance parts
Fragrance intensity
Fragrance category
Dye parts
Dye color
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| Cultivation |
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Propagule
Self sows
Pollination method
Planting style
Crop spacing
Row spacing
Cold frame
Planting period
Harvesting period
Frost tolerance
Heat requirement
Fertilizer
Typical
Time to harvest
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| Nutrition |
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Is edible
no
Culinary uses
Nutritional value
Edible parts
Description of edible parts
Flavor / texture
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| Horticulture |
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Horticulture notes
Machaeranthera tortifolia easily self-sows from last year's seeds.
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| Herbarium |
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Tag needs printing
no
Collection notes
Leaves: Machaeranthera tortifolia has deeply cut sharply pointed leaves. Flowers: Mojave aster has daisy like flowers. The blossoms are usually either blue or violet, with an accent in gold.
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