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    Athanasia pinnata

    Plant type

    shrub

    size

    • H: 4'-6'
    • W: 4'-5'

    planting zones

    • 9a-11

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    Athanasia pinnata plant details

    Athanasia pinnata is a broadleaf evergreen shrub with blue and green foliage. In summer yellow flowers emerge. Features fuzzy texture. Attracts bees, beneficial insects and butterflies making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun and occasional - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Does well in average and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Athanasia pinnata

    Plant type: shrub
    Plant family: asteraceae
    Foliage: evergreen blue and green
    Mature size: 4 FT - 5 FT - wide, 4 FT - 6 FT - tall
    Flowers: yellow blooms in summer
    Uses: cutting garden, fall color, tropical-looking, year round interest

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Athanasia pinnata

    USDA Zones: 9a - 11
    Sun exposure: sun
    Watering frequency: occasional - low
    Resistant to: deer, heat
    Soil needs: average and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    Soft, silver foliage crowds the upright stems on this tough beauty. Large umbels of gold flowers appear in late Spring and persist for months. Cut back periodically to rejuvenate.

    By: Waltzing Matilija

    Lovely of form, flower & texture, this South African native shrub is also carefree, evergreen & drought tolerant. Growing to 6’ tall & 4-5’ spread, it bears, in early Summer, very dense, flat topped clusters of yellow, petalless “buttons” on long stems that are excellent for cutting. As the bloom heads age, the color goes through several stages, ending up a deep gold & remaining attractive well into Fall. Foliage is soft & feathery.

    By: Annie's Annuals & Perennials

    Gardening facts about Athanasia pinnata plant

    How to Grow Athanasia pinnata

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun

    • Water Needs

      • occasional - drought tolerant

    • Soil Needs

      • average
      • well-drained

    • Special Situation

      • heat tolerant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green
      • blue

    • Flower Color

      • yellow

    • Wildlife

      • beneficial insects
      • bees
      • butterflies
      • deer resistant

    • Flower Season

      • summer

    • Foliage Season

      • evergreen

    • Texture

      • fuzzy

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