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Xylorhiza tortifolia
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Mojave Aster |
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Form: |
Perennial |
Growth habit: |
Low and spreading |
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Size: |
6" - 18" h x 12"- 30" w |
Deciduous: |
Evergreen |
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Flowering Season: |
Spring and sometimes in Fall |
Growth Rate: |
Fast |
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Flower Color: |
White with yellow centers |
Hardiness: |
Hardy to 6,500' |
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Exposure: |
Full Sun |
Cultural Uses: |
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Soil Moisture: |
Dry to Semi-dry |
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Soil Type: |
Sandy or rocky |
CNPS Status: |
Not Listed |
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Family: |
Asteraceae |
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Distribution: |
Mojave Desert, Northern Sonoran Desert
(Colorado), southwest Utah, western Arizona. |
Habitat: |
Desert slopes, and canyons. Elevation:
240 - 2000 meters. |
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Wildlife Value: |
Flowers attract wildlife and birds eat the
berries. Shrub provide shelter and perching opportunities. |
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Description:
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Requires excellent drainage |
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