About
A low-growing, tufted perennial, evergreen in mild winters with divided, feathery foliage covered in fine, white hairs. Flowering stems to 30cm tall bear rich, golden-yellow flowerheads up to 10cm across in summer; the outer, bright yellow petals have three teeth at their tips and surround a domed centre which turns a darker shade with age.
About the genus
A small genus of mainly perennial and one annual flowering plants native to North America with short, green, hairy linear foliage and long wiry stems of golden-yellow, daisy-like flowers
Growing conditions
SunlightFull sun
Soil typeChalk, Loam, Sand
Soil pHAcid, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil moistureWell-drained
AspectSouth-facing, West-facing, East-facing
ExposureExposed, Sheltered
UK hardinessH6
Plant details
Plant typeHerbaceous Perennial
HabitTufted
FoliageSemi evergreen
Height0.1-0.5 metres
Spread0.1-0.5 metres
Time to full height2-5 years
Suggested usesCity and courtyard gardens, Cottage and informal garden, Gravel garden, Patio and container plants, Prairie planting
Care notes
CultivationGrow in well-drained soil in full sun; protect from wet, waterlogged conditions
PruningNo pruning required
PropagationPropagate by seed
Pest resistanceGenerally pest-free
Disease resistanceGenerally disease-free