Hoary Tansy Aster

Machaeranthera canescens

Plant type:
Forb
Lifecycle:
Annual,
Perennial,
Biennial
Growing season:
NA
Cover:
High
Seedling rate:
2

Soil

Acceptable soil conditions:
Loam,
Sand,
Gravel
Soil Conditions:
Acidic
Alkaline
Metal

Location

Min elevation:
1000
Max elevation:
11000
Counties:
Carson City,
Churchill,
Clark,
Douglas,
Elko,
Esmeralda,
Eureka,
Humboldt,
Lander,
Lincoln,
Lyon,
Mineral,
Nye,
Pershing,
Storey,
Washoe,
White Pine

Reproduction & Growth

Growth rate:
High
Germination overall:
High
Germination rate:
Fast
Reproduction:
High
Establishment:
High
Lifespan:
Short
Survival:
High

Ecological

Best suited for these site conditions:
Cold
Disturbance
Fire
Low light
Riparian
Best suited for these management goals:
Drought resilience
Forage production
Pollinator habitat
Weed management
Wildlife habitat

Additional Information

Warning:
tends to be weedy
Commercial availability:
Commonly available
Citations:

 Gucker and Shaw 2018, Tilley et al. 2010.

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