Acourtia microcephala Sacapellote (Compositae)

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Acourtia microcephala
Sacapellote
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The Acourtia microcephala plant species is found in Southwestern N. America - California. It is a member of the Compositae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as Sacapellote. Some home gardeners know the variety as Perezia microcephala.

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Latin Name:  Acourtia microcephala
Common Name:  Sacapellote
Family:  Compositae
Author:  DC.

Known Hazards:  None known

Mature Height:  1.4   Mature Width:

Habitat:  Dry sunny slopes[257].

Cultivation Notes: Requires a freely draining gritty soil, preferably of fairly low fertility, and a position in full sun[200]. Dislikes winter wet. Plants are not very hardy outdoors in Britain, though they should succeed in the milder areas of the country, especially if given the additional protection of a wall. They are hardy to about -10°c, so long as they are not too wet[257]. Excess moisture, especially in the winter, is the main cause of death.

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