Eucephalus elegans - Uses, Benefits & Common Names

Eucephalus elegans (also called Elegant Cudweed, among many other common names) is an annual herb with a stem that is usually branched and grows up to 30 cm tall. It is native to North America and is found in dry grasslands, open woods, and disturbed areas.

Eucephalus elegans is used as an ornamental plant and is also used in traditional medicine.

The flower of Eucephalus elegans is yellow and daisy-like. Its seeds are small and black. The seedlings are thin and fragile.

Eucephalus elegans is a perennial that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. To propagate from seed, sow the seeds in a well-drained seed starting mix in the spring. Keep the soil moist and provide plenty of light. Once the seedlings are large enough to handle, transplant them into individual pots and grow them on until they are ready to be planted in the garden. To propagate from cuttings, take cuttings from the tips of the branches in late spring or early summer. Place the cuttings in a moist medium such as sand or perlite and keep in a warm, bright location until they have rooted. Once rooted, the cuttings can be transplanted into individual pots and grown on until they are ready to be planted in the garden.

Eucephalus elegans is native to the western United States and can be found in California, Idaho, Montana, Oregon, and Washington.

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