Munzothamnus blairii - San Clemente Island Chicory, Blair's Wirelettuce (Plant)

Not much is known about the garden performance of this rare plant. It is native to San Clemente Island so will likely do best on coast. It has clusters of pale lavender aster-like flowers in late summer into fall. Plant Characteristics Family Name Asteraceae Species Name Munzothamnus blairii Common Name San Clemente Island Chicory, Blair's Wirelettuce Plant Type Shrub Sun Exposure Coast-Sun, Inland-Part Sun, Water Requirement Low Soil Type Sand, fast draining Flower Color Purple, Violet, Lavender Flowering Months September, October, November Evergreen/Deciduous Evergreen Height by Width 3ft. x 3ft. Growth Rate Moderate Endangered 1B.2 (rare/endangered) Growth Habit Rounded, Cold Hardy to 25 degrees F Distribution Southern Channel Islands (San Clemente Island)