Bigelows Tansyaster
Machaeranthera Bigelovii
Plant type: Forb, Herb
Growing Season: No information found
Life Cycle: Biennial, Perennial
Cover: No information found
Soil & Plant Characteristics
Acceptable Soil Types: Clay, Loam, Silt, Sand, Gravel
Acceptable Soil Conditions: Alkaline, Heavy metals
Heavy Metal Type: Zn
Max Plant Height (in ft): 3
First Bloom: August
Last Bloom: October
Flower Color: Purple
Location
Minimum Elevation (in ft): 7500
Maximum Elevation (in ft): 11500
Counties: Garfield, Iron, Kane, Millard, Washington
Reproduction and Growth
Growth Rate: Rapid
Germination Overall: High
Germination Rate: Moderate
Germination Requirements: No information found
Reproduction: High
Establishment: High
Ecological
Best Suited For These Conditions: Disturbance, Riparian
Best Suited For These Management Goals: Wildlife habitat, Pollinator habitat, Big Game habitat, Erosion control, Drought resilience, Bumblebee habitat
Additional Information
Commerical Availability: Yes
- https://www.everwilde.com/store/Bigelow's-Aster-Wildflower-Seeds.html
- https://adminplants.sc.egov.usda.gov/plantguide/pdf/pg_mabib.pdf
- http://stevensonintermountainseed.com/?product=machaeranthera-bigelovii
- https://www.plantflowerseeds.com/products/machaeranthera-bigelovii-bigelows-tansyaster-purple-tansy-or-wild-aster-10-seeds
- https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s11270-006-3139-3