Heterotheca grandiflora
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Telegraph weed
Telegraph weed is an annual or short lived perennial herb that grows to about 3 feet tall and 1.5 feet wide.
Not commonly used in a garden but can be useful for attracting bees to your garden and for restoration projects.
It yellow flowers can be seen year round. The sticky, fragrant chemicals along with the hairs – deter herbivory, protecting the young leaves and late blooms
It does not need to be watered once established.
Lifeform: Biennial
Sun: Full Sun
Other: Attracts Bees, Attracts Butterflies
| Container | D-16, D-16S |
|---|---|
| Ecological Value | Bees and butterflies are particularly attracted to the flowers. |
| Historical Uses | The tall stems have been used to make small arrows by the Luiseno |
| Distribution | It is native to the southwestern United States and northern Mexico. In California it is widespread from Butte County southward |
| Elevation | 0 to 7415 ft |
| Communities | |
| Habitat | Disturbed places, dry streams, dunes |
