These are really neat looking plants. They have three “hairy or furry” leaves” which pretty little pink/purple flowers emerge from. They have huge basal ( basal leaves on a plant is connected to the lowest part of the stem) leaves
Common Elephant’s-Foot leaves | August 1
These have started blooming in July and this is the first time I noticed them blooming at Chassahowitzka WMA.
Blooming: June-August
Seeding: August – October
Also known as the Devil’s Grandmother
Link:
http://www.wildsouthflorida.com/florida-elephants-foot.html#.W2Rtx_ZFx9A
http://florida.plantatlas.usf.edu/Plant.aspx?id=3453
Categories: Chassahowitzka WMA, Native Plants, Native Wildflowers
I accidentally broke off a branch of my Elephant’s Foot. How can I propagate? Thank you
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Hi Susan,
That I would not now… however you could contact your local native plant society to ask.
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