Elephantopus tomentosus

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
Beloved Brook's Ruckersville Nursery Inventory

Nursery is open by appointment only. Email them to set up a time. This plant list if from the begging of the 2025 season and may be outdated. If there is something specific that you’re looking for, they recommend you confirm that they have it when you schedule an appointment

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