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Elephantopus carolinianus

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.