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Ageratina occidentalis (Hook.) King & H.E. Robins.
Western snakeroot, Western thoroughwort
Asteraceae (Aster Family)
USDA Symbol: AGOC2
USDA Native Status: Native to U.S.
This low subshrub, which rarely grows taller than 2 ft., is covered with short, broad, pointed, bright green aromatic leaves topped by masses of red-purple flower heads.
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Bloom Information
Bloom Color: Red , PurpleBloom Time: Jul , Aug , Sep
Distribution
USA: CA , ID , MT , NV , OR , UT , WANative Distribution: N. CA to c. WA, extreme w. MT & UT
Native Habitat: Open, rocky places; 6500-11,000 ft.
USDA Native Status: L48(N)
Growing Conditions
Light Requirement: SunSoil Description: Granitic rocks.
Conditions Comments: Not Available
Propagation
Description: Propagate by division or seed.Seed Collection: Not Available
Seed Treatment: Stratify.
Commercially Avail: yes
From the National Suppliers Directory
According to the inventory provided by Associate Suppliers, this plant is available at the following locations:Oregon Native Plant Nursery - Woodburn, OR
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USDA: Find Ageratina occidentalis in USDA PlantsFNA: Find Ageratina occidentalis in the Flora of North America (if available)
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Metadata
Record Modified: 2007-01-01Research By: TWC Staff
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