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Heterotheca (pumila)

Alexandra Seglias
Seed Conservation Research Associate
Denver Botanic Gardens
Denver, Colorado
alexandra.seglias@botanicgardens.org
www.botanicgardens.org

Family Scientific Name: Asteraceae
Scientific Name: Heterotheca pumila (Greene) Semple
Common Name: alpine false goldenaster
General Distribution: The Rocky Mountains of southern Wyoming through Colorado to northern New Mexico. Most populations are found within Colorado.
Known Invasiveness: None
Propagation Method: Seed
Propagule Collection: Seeds were collected from the central Mountains of Colorado in 2018
Pre-Planting Treatments: No pre-treatment needed
Growing Area Preparation/
Annual Practices for Perennial Crops:
Seeds germinate readily in incubators set at 15/6C or 20/10C (day/night), but many conditions could work. Species is non-dormant and just needs moisture.

Citation:

2022. Propagation protocol for production of Heterotheca pumila (Greene) Semple Denver Botanic Gardens Denver, Colorado. In: Native Plant Network. URL: https://NativePlantNetwork.org (accessed 2024/07/23). US Department of Agriculture, Forest Service, National Center for Reforestation, Nurseries, and Genetic Resources.