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.