Elephantopus tomentosus (Native)

Common Name
Hairy elephant's-foot
Devil's grandmother
Plant Form
Herbs
Duration
Perennial
Max Height (ft)
2.0
Region
Coastal
Piedmont
Mountain
Hardiness Zone
5, 6, 7, 8
Commercially available
Yes

Photographer: rosreil
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Photographer: rosreil
Licensed under: CC BY-NC 4.0
Original photo: Original photo

Additional Info

Habitat: Mesic to dry upland forests, sandy woodlands, clearings, old fields, and roadsides. Common in the Coastal Plain; frequent in the outer Piedmont; rare in the inner Piedmont; disjunct to Lee and Wise counties in the sw. mountains.

Wildlife Value: Attracts butterflies and other pollinators. The leaves are eaten by wildlife.

Flower Color
Cream/White
Pink
Purple/lavender
Flower Prominence
Conspicuous
Bloom Time
Late Summer
Fall
Bloom Month
August
September
October
November
Light Requirements
Partial sun
Moisture Requirements
Dry
Nurseries that may carry live plant