Overview

Pityopsis pinifolia is a plant with a low-growing, spreading habit in the genus Pityopsis, part of the Asteraceae family, with evergreen foliage. Pityopsis pinifolia grows best in full sun, and tolerates loam soils and neutral pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H3. Suggested uses include ground cover, border edging and rock gardens.

About

Pityopsis pinifolia is a low-growing, spreading evergreen plant in the Asteraceae family. It thrives in full sun on a south-facing, sheltered aspect, preferring fertile, moist but well-drained loam soil with a neutral pH. Hardy to UK zone H3, it is suitable for use as ground cover, border edging, or in rock gardens. This cultivar is most attractive in spring and summer and can be propagated by seed or division.

About the genus

Pityopsis is a genus of North American plants in the tribe Astereae within the family Asteraceae. Species of Pityopsis are known by the common names silkgrass or golden asters or grass-leaved goldenasters.SpeciesPityopsis aspera (Shuttlw. ex A.Gray) Small – Pineland silkgrass - LA MS AL GA FL SC NC VA TN Pityopsis falcata (Pursh) Nutt.

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Growing conditions

Best soil and position for Pityopsis

Sunlight

Full sun

Soil type

Loam

Soil pH

Neutral

Soil moisture

Moist but well-drained

Aspect

South-facing

Exposure

Sheltered

UK hardiness

H3

Plant details

Pityopsis pinifolia size, habit and characteristics

Habit

Low-growing, spreading

Foliage

Evergreen

Suggested uses

Ground cover, border edging, rock gardens

Care notes

Pruning and caring for Pityopsis pinifolia

Propagation

Seed, division

Pest resistance

Generally pest-free

Disease resistance

Generally disease-free

Frequently asked questions