Viguiera stenoloba

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Information by: George Hull MSN        Photographer: Mountain States Nursery

 

Description

3-4'. Full sun. Native in SW USA. From Trans-Pecos into Northern Mx 2-6000'.. Bright green threadlike foliage is a great background for large bright yellow daisies produced late spring till frost. Full sun. Very drought tolerant once established. Will become rangy looking with too much water. Good drainage is important. Needs to be cut back 1-2x during the growing season.

 

  • Anatomy

  • Sun/Water

  • Design

Plant Type

Shrub

 

Height Range

3-6'

 

Flower Color

Yellow

 

Flower Season

Spring

 

Leaf Color

Green

 

Bark Color

n/a

 

Fruit Color

n/a

 

Fruit Season

n/a

Sun

Full

 

Water

Very Low

 

Growth Rate

Moderate

 

Soil Type

Sandy, Clay, Loam, Rocky, Unparticular

 

Soil Condition

Poor

 

Soil pH

Neutral, Basic

 

Adverse Factors

n/a

Design Styles

Ranch, Spanish

 

Accenting Features

Showy Flowers

 

Seasonal Interest

n/a

 

Location Uses

Shrub Border

 

Special Uses

n/a

 

Attracts Wildlife

n/a

Water Saving Tip:

As the weather gets hotter avoid the temptation to increase run times.

Instead, schedule more start times with one to two hours in between to allow the water from the previous session to soak in before watering again.