Psilostrophe cooperi

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California Native Plant
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Information by: George Hull MSN        Photographer: Mountain States Nursery

 

Description

Covered with a profusion of clear yellow 1" flower heads mostly in spring but also in fall. Native in UT, W.NM, AZ, So. CA and NW Mexico. Low mounded form. Flowers mostly follow rains March-Sept. Leaves 2" long and 8" wide and light green. Native at 2- 5000'. Full Sun. Well drained soils. Supplemental water will increase flowers, but too much water produces fewer flowers. Does look straggly when older.

 

  • Anatomy

  • Culture

  • Design

Plant Type

Shrub, Ground cover

 

Height Range

1-3'

 

Flower Color

Yellow

 

Flower Season

Spring, Summer

 

Leaf Color

Grey Green, Light Green

 

Bark Color

n/a

 

Fruit Color

n/a

 

Fruit Season

n/a

Water Saving Tip:

Change spray sprinklers to low-flow bubbler or drip systems. Shrubs and trees are ideal candidates for this type of irrigation because the water is applied directly to the root zones.