Overview
Heterotheca villosa 'Golden Sunshine' is a plant with a perennial herbaceous habit in the genus Heterotheca, part of the Asteraceae family, with gray-green, resinous foliage. Heterotheca villosa 'Golden Sunshine' 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 villosa 'Golden Sunshine' is a perennial herbaceous cultivar in the Asteraceae family. It features gray-green, resinous foliage and thrives best in full sun on a south-facing, sheltered aspect. This plant prefers fertile, well-drained loam soil with a neutral pH and can tolerate conditions from dry to moist. Hardy to UK zone H5, it is suitable for use in borders and xeriscaping, offering seasonal interest through 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 villosa 'Golden Sunshine' size, habit and characteristics
- Habit
- Perennial herbaceous
- Foliage
- Gray-green, resinous
- Suggested uses
- Border plant, xeriscaping
Care notes
Pruning and caring for Heterotheca villosa 'Golden Sunshine'
- Propagation
- Seed, division
- Pest resistance
- Resistant to deer
- Disease resistance
- Resistant to powdery mildew
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to plant Heterotheca villosa 'Golden Sunshine'?
Heterotheca villosa 'Golden Sunshine' prefers full sun. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Heterotheca villosa 'Golden Sunshine' need?
Heterotheca villosa 'Golden Sunshine' grows best in loam soil. It prefers neutral soil. Aim for soil that stays dry to moist.
Is Heterotheca villosa 'Golden Sunshine' hardy in the UK?
Heterotheca villosa 'Golden Sunshine' has an RHS hardiness rating of H5, meaning it is hardy in most of the UK, tolerating -15 to -10°C.
How do I propagate Heterotheca villosa 'Golden Sunshine'?
Seed, division.
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