Parachute Plant (Atrichoseris Platyphylla) is a annual herb in the Asteraceae family with easy care difficulty. It requires low watering and full sun light in USDA hardiness zones 8-11. This plant is safe for cats and dogs.

Atrichoseris platyphylla is an annual herb native to the deserts of the southwestern United States and northwestern Mexico, characterized by a basal rosette of gray-green and purple-patterned leaves and fragrant white to pale pink flowers.

Parachute Plant

Parachute Plant

Atrichoseris Platyphylla

Atrichoseris platyphylla is an annual herb native to the deserts of the southwestern United States and northwestern Mexico, characterized by a basal rosette of gray-green and purple-patterned leaves and fragrant white to pale pink flowers.

Quick Facts

Type
herb
Lifecycle
annual
Care Difficulty
Easy
Water Needs
Low
Light
Full Sun
Hardiness Zones
8-11

Safety

🐕
Pet Safe
👶
Child Safe
Non-Toxic

Growing Conditions

Soil Types:sandy, rocky, gravelly
Indoor:No
Outdoor:Yes
Garden Use:groundcover, pollinator attractor, ornamental

Care Calendar

Monthly care tasks for Parachute Plant

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Mar
Repot
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Expert Care Tips

Pro tips from botanists and plant experts

Watering Tip

Check soil moisture by inserting your finger 1 inch deep. Water only when the top layer feels dry to prevent overwatering.

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Growth Hack

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Taxonomy

Family:Asteraceae
Genus:Atrichoseris