Botanical Name: Euryops pectinatus
Common Name: Euryops Type of Plant: dicot: shrub Character evergreen Habit of Growth: Overall Shape full, rounded with stems becoming somewhat woody when older; tends to grow very quickly with regular watering Height 2' - 3' (4') Spread equal Growth Rate moderate to rapid Environment: Exposure outdoors full sun Soil prefers well draining - tolerates most Hardiness some frost (zones 14-17, 19-24) Morphology: Leaves pinnatifid, greyish-green, alternate to whorled, 2" - 3" long, blade lobes 1/4" long Flowers 1-1/2" - 2" diameter, yellow daisies, nearly year-round Fruit small achene Propagation: softwood cuttings Usage: fast filler, year-round color, relatively short-lived (5-8 years), good for instant color effect Landscape Care: Watering moderate in sandy soils, little in heavy soils; thrives on moderate watering Fertilizing little required - balanced in spring Pruning after heaviest bloom (Feb. thru June); anytime in summer Pests/Diseases relatively free Special Conditions/Other Origin: South Africa Family: Asteraceae Notes: |
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