Ericameria laricifolia 'Aguirre' |
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Turpentine Bush |
Description
Long lived evergreen shrub grows to 3' x 3'. Aguirre? was selected for its outstanding bloom period of yellow flowers from September to November when plants are totally covered with flowers. Accepts full sun, extreme reflected heat, and poor soils as long as drainage is adequate. Water sparingly to maintain form.
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Anatomy
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Sun/Water
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Design
Plant Type
Shrub
Height Range
1-3'
Flower Color
Yellow
Flower Season
Fall
Leaf Color
Green, Light 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
Attracts Bees
Design Styles
Spanish
Accenting Features
Showy Flowers, Unusual Foliage
Seasonal Interest
Fall
Location Uses
Perennial Border, Parking Strip, Patio, Park, Parking Lot, Raised Planter, Swimming Pool, Walkways, With Rocks
Special Uses
Filler, Mass Planting, Naturalizing, Small Spaces
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.