Description
Pseudognaphalium purpurascens (also called Purple Cudweed, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to North America. It can be found in grasslands, scrublands, and rocky slopes. It has a basal rosette of leaves and a single stem that can reach up to 1 m in height. The leaves are lanceolate and have a hairy surface. The flowers are yellow and have a diameter of 1 cm.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Pseudognaphalium purpurascens is a small, white, daisy-like flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Pseudognaphalium purpurascens is a perennial plant that is best grown in full sun or partial shade in moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done by division in spring or early summer. Seeds can also be sown in spring or early summer.