Psilostrophe cooperi

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

 

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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  • 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:

Apply a layer of mulch around plants to reduce moisture loss.

Choose organic mulches, such as shredded bark, compost or aged sawdust.