![Carolina Elephant’s Foot - Elephantopus carolinianus](https://tnyards.utk.edu/wp-content/uploads/sites/170/2021/02/elephantopus_carolinianus-flower-sef.jpg)
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Common Name: Carolina Elephant’s Foot
Light shade, medium to moderately dry moisture level, tolerates a wide range of soils but best in sandy soil, moderately acid to neutral pH. 1-3 ft. height, blooms mid to late summer, pinkish lavender to white flowers.
Germination Code: ?
Native Region: Statewide
Showy flowers. Valued for fall bloom and large, attractive lower leaves. Similar in appearance to Ironweeds. Easy to grow.
![Carolina Elephant’s Foot - Elephantopus carolinianus 1](https://tnyards.utk.edu/wp-content/uploads/sites/170/2021/02/elephantopus_carolinianus_leaves-sef.jpg)