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  5. Sunflowers, Bellflowers, Fanflowers, and Allies
  6. Sunflower Family
  7. Smallanthus
  8. Bear's Foot

species 11,874 observations

Bear's Foot

Smallanthus uvedalia

Status
native
Traits
Where
In the US
Source
iNaturalist

Field notes

Supports All

31 native animals
supported in the US
  • Caterpillars Moths and butterflies raised on it Bucculatrix polymniae 1
  • Flower visitors Pollinators and other flower visitors Common Eastern Bumble Bee, Eastern Tiger Swallowtail, Hayhurst's Scallopwing, Eastern Carpenter Bee 30

Range

United States

Greener is more native, amber more introduced; paler is less certain. How this was decided

Key traits

Layer
Herbaceous plants
Light
Full sun Part shade
Moisture
Dry Well drained Moist
Soil
Sand Loam Clay
Drought tolerant
Yes
Habit
Erect
Plant type
Herbaceous perennial Wildflower

From NC State Extension.

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