Week 1 Flashcards
What is the common name of Rhus typhina?
Staghorn Sumac
Common name
What is the family of Rhus typhina?
Anacardiaceae
Family
How are the male and female flower cones of Rhus typhina arranged?
On separate plants
Best ID
What is the leaf structure of Rhus typhina?
Compound, odd-pinnate, 13-27 toothed, lanceolate-oblong leaflets
Leaf
Where is Rhus typhina native to?
North America
Native
What is the hardiness zone for Rhus typhina?
4
Zone
What light conditions does Rhus typhina prefer?
Full sun
Light
What is the size of Rhus typhina?
6 ft height, 6 ft wide
Size
What type of soil does Rhus typhina prefer?
Dry to medium well-drained soil
Notes
What are some common pests or diseases that Rhus typhina is susceptible to?
Leaf spots, rusts, powdery mildew, blister, canker, scale, aphids, caterpillars, and mites
Notes
What is the common name for Echinacea purpurea?
Purple Coneflower
Asteraceae
What family does Echinacea purpurea belong to?
Asteraceae
FLOWER: Purple ray flowers surrounding a globose head of yellow or orange disc flowers, white cultivars available, ‘Magnus’ petals do not droop as much as the species.
Where is Echinacea purpurea native to?
North America
ZONE: 4
What type of light does Echinacea purpurea prefer?
Full sun
SIZE: 4.5 ft by 2 ft
What type of soil does Echinacea purpurea prefer?
Moist, well-drained soils; susceptible to powdery mildew
Native to the tall grass prairie, widely cultivated and native populations may have escaped from cultivation. Dead heading important. Hairg leaves
