Perennials, Tropicals, Weeds > Hypochaeris > Hypochaeris oligocephala > Hypochaeris oligocephala
Hypochaeris oligocephala
Origin: Native to North Western Africa.
| Family |
| Asteraceae |
| Genus |
| Hypochaeris |
| Species |
| oligocephala |
| Category |
| Perennials, Tropicals, Weeds |
| USDA Hardiness Zone |
| 11 |
| Canadian Hardiness Zone |
| Greater than 9a |
| RHS Hardiness Zone |
| H1c |
| Temperature (°C) |
| 5 to 10 |
| Temperature (°F) |
| 40 to 50 |
| Height |
| 0.1 - 0.2 m |
| Spread |
| 0.1 - 0.2 m |
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Description and Growing Information
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| General Description |
| A critically endangered species. Dark green leaves grow from thick stem green stem. |
| Landscape |
| Container, greenhouse and as a specimen. |
| Cultivation |
| Humous rich soil that is well-draining in partial shade. |
| Shape |
| Upright to bushy. |
| Pests |
| No notable pests or diseases. |
| Habitat |
| Rocky crevices, gravel rich soil on dry cliff sides. |
| Notable Specimens |
| Chelsea Physic Garden, London, United Kingdom. |
| Propagation |
| Propagate from seed or cuttings. |
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