Barkhausia lessingii Plant Care
Barkhausia lessingii Hook. & Arn.
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Agoseris apargioides is a species in the family Asteraceae, is commonly called seaside agoseris or seaside false-dandelion. It is native to the Pacific coast of the United States from Washington to central California, where it grows primarily on coastal dunes.
Every 7–10 days
Full sun to partial shade
60–75°F
40–60%
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How do you care for Barkhausia lessingii?
Water Barkhausia lessingii every 7–10 days, letting the top layer of soil dry out between waterings, and give it full sun to partial shade. It prefers temperatures of 60–75°F (16–24°C) and 40–60% humidity. Fertilize it every 6 months during the growing season.
Where Is the Barkhausia lessingii Native To?
What Is the Barkhausia lessingii?
Barkhausia lessingii (Barkhausia lessingii) belongs to the Asteraceae family within the Barkhausia genus. Barkhausia lessingii is native to the Pacific coast of the United States from Washington to central California.
Barkhausia lessingii displays a clumping herbaceous perennial growth habit, reaching up to 1.5 ft tall with a spread of approximately 1 ft. Barkhausia lessingii produces daisy-like flowers in shades of pink, purple, or white.
Leaf size: approximately 4 inches.
How Often Should You Water a Barkhausia lessingii?
Barkhausia lessingii requires watering every 7–10 days. Allow the top layer of soil to dry between waterings to prevent root rot. Reduce watering frequency during winter when growth slows.
Watering Frequency
Every 7–10 days
Let soil partially dry between waterings
What Light Does the Barkhausia lessingii Need?
Barkhausia lessingii thrives in full sun to partial shade.
Light Requirement
Full sun to partial shade
What Temperature and Humidity Does the Barkhausia lessingii Prefer?
Barkhausia lessingii grows best at temperatures of 60–75°F. Barkhausia lessingii prefers humidity levels of 40–60%.
Temperature
60–75°F
Humidity
40–60%
What Soil Mix Works Best for a Barkhausia lessingii?
Well-draining loamy soil with added compost for nutrients. Good drainage is essential for Barkhausia lessingii to prevent waterlogging, which leads to root rot and fungal issues.
How Often Should You Fertilize a Barkhausia lessingii?
Feed Barkhausia lessingii every 6 months during the growing season (spring and summer) with a balanced fertilizer diluted to the strength on the label.
Pause feeding in autumn and winter, when growth slows, and never fertilize dry soil — water first.
Fertilizing
Every 6 months
During the growing season
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How Do You Repot a Barkhausia lessingii?
Repot every 2-3 years in early spring. Choose a pot one size larger than the current container, and ensure it has drainage holes to allow excess water to escape.
How Do You Propagate a Barkhausia lessingii?
Barkhausia lessingii can be propagated through seeds, division of clumps.
Is the Barkhausia lessingii Toxic to Pets and Children?
Pet safety not verified
The ASPCA does not list Barkhausia lessingii, so we can't confirm whether it is safe for cats and dogs. Keep pets from chewing it as a precaution.
This is a general caution, not veterinary or medical advice. If your pet ate a plant, contact your vet or animal poison control.
See all plants toxic to cats and plants toxic to dogs.
What Pests and Diseases Affect the Barkhausia lessingii?
Barkhausia lessingii is susceptible to aphids, whiteflies, spider mites. Inspect the foliage regularly, especially along leaf undersides and stems. Treat infestations promptly with insecticidal soap or neem oil to prevent spread.
Yellow leaves, brown tips or drooping? See common plant problems and how to fix them.
What USDA Hardiness Zone Does the Barkhausia lessingii Need?
Barkhausia lessingii grows outdoors in USDA Zone 13a. It survives winters down to planting zone 13a. Barkhausia lessingii is native to the Pacific coast of the United States from Washington to central California. In cooler regions, grow Barkhausia lessingii as a houseplant or bring it indoors before the first frost.
Hardiness Zone
Zone 13a
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Barkhausia lessingii is one of many species covered in the complete plant care and identification guide, which groups plants by genus, attribute, and popularity.
It belongs to the Barkhausia genus (family Asteraceae) — search all Barkhausia species in the plant lookup.
Barkhausia lessingii thrives in bright light and direct sun — see other bright-light plants.
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Sources
- Scientific name & taxonomy: Barkhausia lessingii Hook. & Arn., family Asteraceae (first published in Bot. Beechey Voy. : 145 (1833)) — World Flora Online record, IPNI name record.
- Pet toxicity: Pet safety not verified: the ASPCA does not list Barkhausia lessingii, so we can't confirm whether it is safe for cats and dogs. Checked against the ASPCA plant list; any other toxicity note on this page comes from PlantoScan's plant database.
- Hardiness zone: USDA Zone 13a, calculated from the plant's minimum temperature.
- Care values(watering, light, temperature, humidity, soil, fertilizing): PlantoScan's plant database, filtered by automatic plausibility checks — values that fail them are hidden. How we source and check plant data.
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