Viguiera deltoidea

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

 

Description

Evergreen mounded shrub to 3'. Moderate growth rate. Leaves triangular. Yellow daisy flowers are 1". Native in So. Nv, SE CO, AZ, Baja 1-3500' elevation. Full sun and reflected heat. Good drainage. Very drought tolerant once established.

 

  • Anatomy

  • Culture

  • Design

Plant Type

Shrub, Perennial

 

Height Range

1-3'

 

Flower Color

Yellow

 

Flower Season

Spring

 

Leaf Color

Green, Dark Green

 

Bark Color

n/a

 

Fruit Color

n/a

 

Fruit Season

n/a

Sun

Full

 

Water

Very Low, Low, Extra in Summer

 

Growth Rate

Moderate

 

Soil Type

Sandy, Rocky

 

Soil Condition

Average, Poor, Well-drained

 

Soil pH

Neutral, Basic

 

Adverse Factors

Attracts Bees

Design Styles

Ranch, Spanish, Wild Garden

 

Accenting Features

Showy Flowers, Unusual Foliage

 

Seasonal Interest

Spring

 

Location Uses

Perennial Border, Parking Strip, Walkways, With Rocks

 

Special Uses

Erosion Control, Filler, Hedge, Mass Planting, Naturalizing

 

Attracts Wildlife

Birds

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.