Overview
Wyethia arizonica is a plant with a clump-forming habit in the genus Wyethia, part of the Asteraceae family, with deciduous foliage. Wyethia arizonica grows best in full sun, and tolerates loam soils and neutral pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H5. Suggested uses include border and wildflower meadow.
About
Wyethia arizonica is a clump-forming cultivar of the Wyethia genus, belonging to the Asteraceae family. This deciduous plant thrives in full sun on a south-facing, sheltered aspect with fertile, well-drained loam soil of neutral pH. It is hardy to UK zone H5 and is suitable for borders or wildflower meadows. Its season of interest spans spring and summer, and it can be propagated by seed or division.
About the genus
Wyethia is a genus of North American flowering plants in the family Asteraceae. First published by Thomas Nuttall in J. Acad.
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Growing conditions
Best soil and position for Wyethia
- Sunlight
- Full sun
- Soil type
- Loam
- Soil pH
- Neutral
- Soil moisture
- Well-drained
- Aspect
- South-facing
- Exposure
- Sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H5
Plant details
Wyethia arizonica size, habit and characteristics
- Habit
- Clump-forming
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Suggested uses
- Border, Wildflower meadow
Care notes
Pruning and caring for Wyethia arizonica
- Propagation
- Seed, Division
- Pest resistance
- Resistant
- Disease resistance
- Resistant
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to plant Wyethia arizonica?
Wyethia arizonica prefers full sun. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Wyethia arizonica need?
Wyethia arizonica grows best in loam soil. It prefers neutral soil. Aim for soil that stays well-drained.
Is Wyethia arizonica hardy in the UK?
Wyethia arizonica 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 Wyethia arizonica?
Seed, Division.