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Euryops pectinatus


Yellow Bush Daisy




Origin:  Southwestern cape of South Africa.
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
Photographs
Description and Growing Information
Flowering Period
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.
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