Carolina Elephant’s Foot

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Carolina Elephant’s Foot  Elephantopus carolinianus Light shade, medium to moderately dry moisture level, tolerates a wide range of soils but best in sandy soil, moderately acid to neutral pH.  1-3 ft. height, blooms mid to late summer, pinkish lavender to white flowers. Germination Code:  ? Native Region:  Statewide Showy flowers.  Valued for fall bloom and large, attractive lower leaves.  Similar in appearance to Ironweeds.  Easy to grow. flower;sun/shade;medium;clay flower;sun/shade;medium;loam flower;sun/shade;medium;sand flower;sun/shade;dry;clay flower;sun/shade;dry;loam flower;sun/shade;dry;sand flower;shade;medium;clay flower;shade;medium;loam flower;shade;medium;sand flower;shade;dry;clay flower;shade;dry;loam flower;shade;dry;sand