Pluchea purpurascens (Sw.) DC.

Scientific Name: Pluchea purpurascens (Sw.) DC.


Classification: Plantae/ Tracheobionta / Spermatophyta / Magnoliophyta / Magnoliopsida / Asteridae / Asterales / Asteraceae / Compositae / Pluchea Cass./ Pluchea purpurascens (Sw.) DC.

<i>Pluchea purpurascens</i> (Sw.) DC.
General Information
Usda SymbolPLPU2
GroupDicot
Life CycleAnnualPerennial,
Growth HabitsForb/herbSubshrub,
Native LocationsPLPU2

Plant Guide

Use a soil moisture meter to monitor the soil moisture where Pluchea purpurascens (Sw.) DC. is planted.

Plant Traits

Growth Requirements

Moisture UseMedium
Adapted to Coarse Textured SoilsNo
Adapted to Fine Textured SoilsYes
Adapted to Medium Textured SoilsYes
Anaerobic ToleranceLow
CaCO3 ToleranceMedium
Cold Stratification RequiredNo
Drought ToleranceMedium
Fertility RequirementLow
Fire ToleranceMedium
Frost Free Days, Minimum140
Hedge ToleranceNone
pH, Maximum7.0
pH, Minimum4.5
Planting Density per Acre, Maxim1200
Planting Density per Acre, Minim700
Precipitation, Maximum40
Precipitation, Minimum10
Root Depth, Minimum (inches)14
Salinity ToleranceLow
Shade ToleranceIntolerant
Temperature, Minimum (°F)-13


Morphology/Physiology

BloatNone
Shape and OrientationErect
ToxicityNone
Active Growth PeriodSummer
Coppice PotentialNo
Fall ConspicuousNo
Fire ResistantNo
Flower ColorPurple
Flower ConspicuousNo
Foliage ColorGreen
Foliage Porosity SummerModerate
Foliage Porosity WinterPorous
Foliage TextureMedium
Growth FormSingle Crown
Growth RateModerate
Height, Mature (feet)4.9
Known AllelopathNo
Leaf RetentionNo
LifespanShort
Low Growing GrassNo
Nitrogen FixationLow
Resprout AbilityNo
Fruit/Seed ConspicuousNo


Reproduction

Propagated by CuttingsNo
Propagated by SeedYes
Propagated by SodNo
Propagated by SprigsNo
Propagated by TubersNo
Fruit/Seed Period EndFall
Seed Spread RateSlow
Seedling VigorMedium
Small GrainNo
Vegetative Spread RateNone
Propagated by ContainerYes
Propagated by BulbNo
Propagated by Bare RootYes
Fruit/Seed PersistenceYes
Fruit/Seed Period BeginSummer
Fruit/Seed AbundanceMedium
Commercial AvailabilityRoutinely Available
Bloom PeriodIndeterminate
Propagated by CormNo


Suitability/Use

Veneer ProductNo
Pulpwood ProductNo
Post ProductNo
Palatable HumanNo
Palatable Graze AnimalMedium
Nursery Stock ProductNo
Naval Store ProductNo
Lumber ProductNo
Fodder ProductNo
Christmas Tree ProductNo
Berry/Nut/Seed ProductNo

<i>Pluchea purpurascens</i> (Sw.) DC.

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