Carolina Elephant’s Foot
Elephantopus carolinianus
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Carolina Elephant's Foot is a Virginia native local-ecotype wildflower that typically reaches 2–3 ft and blooms in late summer and fall with lavender flowers. It offers valuable nectar and pollen and important larval-host relationships.
About This Plant
- Sun Exposure
- Shade
- Soil Moisture
- Dry, Dry to Medium, Medium
- Height
- 2–3 ft
- Spread
- 1–2 ft
- Bloom Time
- Fall, Late Summer
- Bloom Color
- Lavender
- Garden Goals
- Deer Resistant, Help Native Bees, Host Caterpillars, Support Pollinators
- Garden Uses
- Pollinator garden; shade garden; naturalized lawn edge; small garden
- Wildlife Value
- Aster-family insect associations; primarily nectar value
Carolina Elephant's Foot grows best in shade with dry, dry to medium, or medium soil. At maturity, it is typically 2–3 ft tall and 1–2 ft wide. Its flowers, foliage, seeds, or fruit help support butterflies and native bees. Notable wildlife value includes: Aster-family insect associations; primarily nectar value. It is well suited to Pollinator garden, shade garden, naturalized lawn edge, small garden.
Good to know: Very adaptable; tolerates mowing and foot traffic when low-growing.