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Conoclinium greggii

Family Asteraceae
Plant Type herbaceous perennial
Zone USDA:   7a - 10b   RHS:   H - HH   EGF:   H3 - G1   Australia:   1 - 4  
Care Level medium
Height 30 - 45 cm (12 - 18 in)
Spread 30 - 60 cm (1 - 2 ft)
Light full sun to partial shade
Soil Moisture average, well-drained
Soil Type clay to sandy
Soil pH acidic to alkaline

Description The herbaceous perennial Conoclinium greggii (thoroughwort) bears showy and light pink blooms during mid-summer to mid-autumn. The foliage is light olive green in colour.
Typical Uses Annual, ground cover, naturalization and wild flower.
Special Characteristics Butterflies are attracted to Conoclinium greggii .
Cautions Where conditions are favourable, Conoclinium greggii (thoroughwort) can be invasive and may require maintenance to keep it under control.