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].

Propagation Notes: Seed - sow spring in a greenhouse in a gritty well-drained compost, and only just cover the seed. When large enough to handle, prick the seedlings out into individual pots and grow them on in the greenhouse for their first winter, being careful not to overwater. Plant out in late spring or early summer. Division in the spring.

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