Botanical Name: Asteriscus maritimus
Common Name: Gold Coin asteriscus Type of Plant: dicot: perennial Habit of Growth: Overall Shape low, cushion-shaped plant with upright stems and large masses of terminal yellow, daisy-like flowers Height to 12" Spread to 4' Growth Rate moderate Environment: Exposure outdoors full sun Soil prefers a soil with good drainage Hardiness some frost: zones 9, 15-24 Morphology: Leaves oblong to spatulate or oblanceolate, to 2" long; olive green above, silvery beneath Flowers yellow head flowers to 1-1/2" across throughout the warm season Fruit achene Propagation: stem cuttings any time Usage: low facer or groundcover used for Mediterranean gardens, perennial beds, seaside gardens, drought tolerant gardens Landscape Care: Watering very drought tolerant once established Fertilizing none required Pruning head back or shear regularly to remove dead flowers Pests/Diseases none significant Special Conditions/Other Origin: Spain, Canary Islands Family: Asteraceae Notes: |
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