Notes:

P. americanus is not just one of our favorite wildflowers for gardens and restoration projects, it is also highly attractive to bees and butterflies. P. americanus is easily grown from seed and will reseed itself if uncollected.

• Listing ID: 1108
• Duration: Annual
• Soil Moisture: 1-5 (dry to wet): 2-3
• Stratification: 30 days cold moist stratification required
• Bloom Time: May-July
• Sunlight Exposure: Partial shade to full sun
• Family: Asteraceae (Aster)
• Latin Name: Plectocephalus americanus
• Common Name: American Basket Flower, American Star Thistle
• Eco-Region: 251

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