Arnica do Campo
Lychnophora pinaster
Family: Asteraceae
Arnica do Campo grows in full sun and prefers dry, rocky acidic soil. Water needs: Low.
How to Grow Arnica do Campo
Arnica do Campo growing information includes sunlight requirements of Full sun, soil conditions listed as Dry, rocky acidic soil with a soil pH of 4.5-6.5, and Low water needs. The listed hardiness zones are 9-11. For propagation reference, the database lists germination or establishment information for Arnica do Campo as 14-30 days, with planting or establishment depth listed as Surface sow. Days to maturity are listed as 2-3 years.
Plant Overview
Arnica do Campo (Lychnophora pinaster) is listed in the Asteraceae family and categorized as a shrub with a perennial life cycle. This profile summarizes growing information for hardiness, light, soil, water, seed starting, maturity, and other available cultivation details. Difficulty is listed as Moderate.
- Plant ID
- PLT-2889
- Family
- Asteraceae
- Plant type
- Shrub
- Life cycle
- Perennial
- Difficulty
- Moderate
Growing Conditions
Arnica do Campo is listed for full sun conditions. Water needs are listed as low. The database soil reference is Dry, rocky acidic soil. The listed soil pH range is 4.5-6.5, and the listed hardiness range is 9-11.
- Hardiness zones
- 9-11
- Sunlight
- Full sun
- Soil
- Dry, rocky acidic soil
- Soil pH
- 4.5-6.5
- Water needs
- Low
Seed & Germination
For seed starting, the listed germination time is 14-30 days and the seed depth is Surface sow. The listed time to maturity is 2-3 years. Use these values as general reference points and adjust for local climate, seed source, and growing conditions.
- Germination
- 14-30 days
- Seed depth
- Surface sow
Harvest & Propagation
- Days to maturity
- 2-3 years
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Growing Reference Note
Plant performance can vary with climate, soil, weather, cultivar, seed quality, and gardening methods. The values on this page are general database reference ranges rather than a substitute for local extension guidance or seed-packet instructions.