little ironweed
Namelittle ironweed
Species NameCyanthillium cinereum
Common NameLittle Ironweed
Bonsai Styleinformal-upright
Estimated Age (years)1
Container Typeunknown
Geographic Originasia
Cultivation Difficultyintermediate
Foliage Typebroadleaf
Height (cm)5
Nebari (Root Flare) Qualityunknown
Is Floweringtrue
Notable FeaturesVibrant purple flower head with prominent white pollen; delicate spider web visible.
Description
This image displays a vibrant purple flower, identified as little ironweed, covered in white pollen. It is a close-up of a flowering plant, not a bonsai specimen. The delicate structure of the flower head and visible stamens are prominent.
