Overview

Heterotheca jonesii is a plant with a perennial herbaceous habit in the genus Heterotheca, part of the Asteraceae family, with gray-green, resinous foliage. Heterotheca jonesii grows best in full sun, and tolerates loam soils and neutral pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H5. Suggested uses include border plant and xeriscaping.

About

Heterotheca jonesii, commonly known as Jones' false goldenaster, is a perennial herbaceous plant in the Asteraceae family. It features gray-green, resinous foliage and thrives in full sun on a south-facing, sheltered aspect. Preferring fertile, well-drained loam soil with a neutral pH, it tolerates dry to moist conditions. Hardy to UK zone H5, this cultivar is suitable for borders and xeriscaping, offering interest in spring and summer. Propagation can be achieved by seed or division.

About the genus

Heterotheca is a genus of North American plants in the family Asteraceae.

Wikipedia contributors, "Heterotheca", CC BY-SA 4.0 — Heterotheca

Growing conditions

Best soil and position for Heterotheca

Sunlight

Full sun

Soil type

Loam

Soil pH

Neutral

Soil moisture

Dry to moist

Aspect

South-facing

Exposure

Sheltered

UK hardiness

H5

Plant details

Heterotheca jonesii size, habit and characteristics

Habit

Perennial herbaceous

Foliage

Gray-green, resinous

Suggested uses

Border plant, xeriscaping

Care notes

Pruning and caring for Heterotheca jonesii

Propagation

Seed, division

Pest resistance

Resistant to deer

Disease resistance

Resistant to powdery mildew

Frequently asked questions