Shepherds Rod
Asyneuma canescens
Family: Campanulaceae
Shepherds Rod grows in full sun and prefers dry rocky soil. Water needs: Low.
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How to Grow Shepherds Rod
Shepherds Rod growing information includes sunlight requirements of Full sun, soil conditions listed as Dry rocky soil with a soil pH of 6.0-8.0, and Low water needs. The listed hardiness zones are 5-9. For propagation reference, the database lists germination or establishment information for Shepherds Rod as 14-30 days, with planting or establishment depth listed as Surface sow. Days to maturity are listed as 100-150 days.
Plant Overview
Shepherds Rod (Asyneuma canescens) is listed in the Campanulaceae family and categorized as a flower 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-4449
- Family
- Campanulaceae
- Plant type
- Flower
- Life cycle
- Perennial
- Difficulty
- Moderate
Growing Conditions
Shepherds Rod is listed for full sun conditions. Water needs are listed as low. The database soil reference is Dry rocky soil. The listed soil pH range is 6.0-8.0, and the listed hardiness range is 5-9.
- Hardiness zones
- 5-9
- Sunlight
- Full sun
- Soil
- Dry rocky soil
- Soil pH
- 6.0-8.0
- 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 100-150 days. 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
- 100-150 days
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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.