Euryops pectinatus
Yellow Bush Daisy
Family |
Asteraceae |
Genus |
Euryops |
Species |
pectinatus |
Category |
Perennials, Tropicals |
USDA Hardiness Zone |
9a - 9b |
Canadian Hardiness Zone |
9a |
RHS Hardiness Zone |
H3 |
Temperature (°C) |
-5 to 1 |
Temperature (°F) |
23 - 34 |
Height |
0.5 - 1.5 m |
Spread |
0.5 - 1 m |
General Description |
The yellow bush daisy is a South African shrubby perennial bearing bright yellow flower heads with attractive, narrowly divided leaves. |
Landscape |
Widely used as a garden plant, especially in urban areas, because of its hardiness and repeat flowering. |
Cultivation |
The yellow bush daisy requires a moderate amount of water and should be planted in a position where it can receive full sunlight. |
Growth |
Slow |
ID Characteristic |
Pinnately cut, hairy, grey leaves topped with yellow daisy-like blooms. |
Pests |
No major issues. |
Habitat |
Coastal and mountainous areas of South Africa. |
Flower Description |
Bright yellow flower heads. |
Fruit Description |
The fruits are one-seeded and hairless. |
Notable Specimens |
Desert Botanical Gardens, Phoenix, Arizona, United States of America. Trebah Garden Trust, Mawnan Smith, Falmouth, Cornwall, United Kingdom. |
Propagation |
By seed or by rooting softwood cuttings. |