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
Where is the best place to plant Pityopsis pinifolia?
Pityopsis pinifolia prefers full sun. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Pityopsis pinifolia need?
Pityopsis pinifolia grows best in loam soil. It prefers neutral soil. Aim for soil that stays moist but well-drained.
Is Pityopsis pinifolia hardy in the UK?
Pityopsis pinifolia has an RHS hardiness rating of H3, meaning it is half-hardy, tolerating -5 to 1°C, and may need winter protection in colder areas.
How do I propagate Pityopsis pinifolia?
Seed, division.
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