Plant Type

Ground cover

 

Height Range

1-3'

 

Flower Color

Yellow

 

Flower Season

Spring, Fall

 

Leaf Color

Dark Green

 

Bark Color

n/a

 

Fruit Color

n/a

 

Fruit Season

n/a

Sun

 

Water

Very Low

 

Growth Rate

Slow

 

Soil Type

Sandy, Clay, Loam, Rocky, Unparticular

 

Soil Condition

Average, Poor, Well-drained

 

Soil pH

Neutral, Basic

 

Adverse Factors

n/a

Design Styles

Mediterranean, Ranch, Spanish

 

Accenting Features

Fragrance, Showy Flowers

 

Seasonal Interest

Spring, Fall

 

Location Uses

Entry, Perennial Border, Parking Strip, Patio, Parking Lot, Raised Planter, Walkways, With Rocks

 

Special Uses

Filler, Mass Planting, Small Spaces

 

Attracts Wildlife

Butterflies

This mounding groundcover grows slowly to 2' x 2'. Golden yellow daisylike flowers appear in spring and fall. The yellow flowers agains the aromatic dark green foliage makes it a colorful accent. Good for courtyards. Resembles turpentine bush but has longer bloom period. Needs good drainage. Periodic pruning willinduce flowering. Accepts reflected sun. It is a slow grower so be patient. Native to western Texas and Mexico.

Frost tolerant to 0 F.