Hoary tansyaster

Dieteria canescens

Formerly Machaeranthera canescens. Native short-lived perennial with blue to purple flowers and yellow centers, blooming May to October. Early colonizer of degraded and disturbed sites in various types of arid communities, from low valley rangelands to higher mountain elevations; up to 10,500 ft. elevation. Common to the eastern Pacific Northwest. Competitive with cheatgrass and knapweeds. Habitat for many birds and mammals. Insect associations important for sage-grouse chicks.

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Growing Region

Intermountain West, Southwest

Species Attributes

Seeds Per lb
1,400,000
Growing Region
Intermountain West, Southwest
Native
Intermountain West, Pacific Northwest
Life Form
Forb
Life Cycle
Perennial
Light Requirements
Sun
Precipitation Requirements
Low, Medium, High
Mature Height
4+ ft
Flowering Season
Summer, Fall
Cool/Warm Season
Bloat/Non-Bloat
Bloom Color
Purple
Bunch/Sod

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