Psilostrophe cooperi |
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Description
This shrub quickly reaches 1'-2' tall and 2' wide. It is covered with a profusion of clear yellow, 1" wide flower heads mostly in spring but also in fall. It has a low mounded form, used as a groundcover.. Leaves 2" long and 8" wide and light green. It is stress deciduous (will lose leaves if water insufficient). It needs full sun and well drained soils. It is drought tolerant but will do better with extra summer water. Shear in fall to tidy up and create a bushier appearance.
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Anatomy
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Sun/Water
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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:
Replace turf with groundcovers, trees, and shrubs. If you have areas where no one uses the grass, patches that do not grow well, or a turf area too small to water without runoff, consider replacing the turf with water-efficient landscaping.