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Elephantopus carolinianus
elephant's foot
Family
Compositae
Plant Type
herbaceous perennial
Zone
USDA:
4a - 9b
RHS:
H - FH
EGF:
H1 - H5
Australia:
1 - 3
Care Level
low, easy, suitable for beginners.
Height
60 - 90 cm (2 - 3 ft)
Spread
60 - 90 cm (2 - 3 ft)
Light
full sun to partial shade
Soil Moisture
low to average, well-drained
Soil Type
loam to sandy
Soil pH
acidic to alkaline
Description
The herbaceous perennial
Elephantopus carolinianus
(elephant's foot) bears showy and white blooms during late summer to early fall. The foliage is dark green in colour.
Typical Uses
Ground cover, mass planting and woodland.