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California Native Plant

Viguiera deltoidea

Golden Eye, Desert Sunflower

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Information by: Kathleen Moore        Photographer: Mountain States Nursery

 

Description

Evergreen rounded shrub grows quickly to 3' x 3'. Leaves triangular and hairy. Yellow daisylike flowers appear in spring. Tolerates reflected sun. Good for naturalistic landscapes. Native to Sonoran Desert.

 

Plant Type

Shrub

Height Range

1-3'

Flower Color

Yellow

Flower Season

Spring

Leaf Color

Green

Bark Color

n/a

Fruit Color

n/a

Fruit Season

n/a

Sun

Full

Water

Low

Growth Rate

Fast

Soil Type

Sandy, Rocky

Soil Condition

Average, Poor, Well-drained

Soil pH

Neutral, Basic

Adverse Factors

n/a

Design Styles

Ranch, Spanish, Wild Garden

Accenting Features

Showy Flowers, Unusual Foliage

Seasonal Interest

Spring

Location Uses

Perennial Border, Foundation, Parking Strip, Patio, Walkways, With Rocks

Special Uses

Erosion Control, Filler, Hedge, Mass Planting, Naturalizing

Attracts Wildlife

n/a

Water Saving Tip:

Water between sunset and sunrise when temperatures and wind are the lowest.