Trixis californica |
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Trixis |
Description
Naturalizing evergreen perennial or small shrub to 3 1/2' x 3 1/2'. Bright green lance shaped leaves are slightly toothed. Produces clusters of 1/2" yellow flowers spring through fall followed by bristly straw-colored seed heads. Very drought tolerant. Accepts full sun. Needs well drained site. Prune during summer. Native to California, northern Mexico and Texas.
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Anatomy
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Sun/Water
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Design
Plant Type
Shrub, Perennial
Height Range
3-6'
Flower Color
Yellow
Flower Season
Spring, Summer
Leaf Color
Green, Dark Green
Bark Color
n/a
Fruit Color
n/a
Fruit Season
n/a
Sun
Full
Water
Very Low, Low
Growth Rate
Moderate
Soil Type
Sandy, Clay, Loam, Rocky, Unparticular
Soil Condition
Average, Poor, Well-drained
Soil pH
Neutral, Basic
Adverse Factors
n/a
Design Styles
Ranch, Spanish, Wild Garden
Accenting Features
Showy Flowers, Unusual Foliage
Seasonal Interest
Winter, Spring, Summer
Location Uses
Perennial Border, Parking Strip, Park, Parking Lot, Roadside, With Rocks
Special Uses
Erosion Control, Filler, Mass Planting, Naturalizing, Small Spaces
Attracts Wildlife
n/a
Water Saving Tip:
Different areas of your landscape have different water requirements.
Shrubs need much less water than lawns and drip systems should never be scheduled on the same program with lawns.
Establish separate watering schedules for those areas.