Leuzea

Leuzea carthamoides

Asteraceae

Perennial

Ornamental

Attracts pollinators

About this plant

Leuzea carthamoides, commonly known as Leuzea, is a perennial ornamental plant belonging to the Asteraceae family. It thrives in full sun with medium water requirements and is suitable for USDA zones 4–8. This plant typically grows to a height of 0.6–1 meter and blooms with purple and pink flowers from July to September. It prefers loamy, clay, or peaty soil.

Light

Full sun

Watering

Medium water

Soil

Loamy, Clay, Peaty

Height

0.6–1 m

Spread

0.4–0.6 m

Zones

4–8

Flower colors

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Bloom Period

Direct Sowing

Bloom Period

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Growing Conditions

Sunlight: Full sun is ideal for optimal growth and flowering.
Water: Requires medium watering; avoid waterlogged soil.
Soil: Adaptable to loamy, clay, and peaty soil types.
Hardiness Zones: Suitable for USDA zones 4 through 8.
Height: Can reach 0.6 to 1 meter in height.
Bloom Time: Flowers appear in July, August, and September.
Flower Colors: Purple and pink.

Characteristics

Type: Perennial
Category: Ornamental
Fragrant: False
Pollinators: Attracts pollinators.
Toxic: False
Evergreen: False

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