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Hymenolepis parviflora

Also Known As

  • Athanasia parviflora
  • Golden Coulter Bush

Plant type

shrub

size

  • H: 3'-4'
  • W: 3'-5'

planting zones

  • 9a-10b

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Hymenolepis parviflora plant details

Hymenolepis parviflora is a fast-growing broadleaf deciduous shrub with green foliage. In summer yellow flowers emerge. Attracts bees making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun and regular - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Does well in gritty, rocky and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Hymenolepis parviflora

Plant type: shrub
Plant family: asteraceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 3 FT - 5 FT - wide, 3 FT - 4 FT - tall
Flowers: yellow blooms in summer
Uses: cottage garden, easy-to-grow, rock garden, textural

GROWING CONDITIONS for Hymenolepis parviflora

USDA Zones: 9a - 10b
Sun exposure: sun
Watering frequency: regular - low
Soil needs: gritty, rocky and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

From South Africa comes this rare, base-branching shrub with soft, textural, green-green, needle-like foliage topped by umbels of densely held, golden-yellow flowers. EASY & FAST, it likes average to rich, well-drained soil. It’s a big girl - 4’ tall and 3’ wide. Perfect on dry hillsides, Mediterranean gardens & mixed plantings.

Gardening facts about Hymenolepis parviflora plant

How to Grow Hymenolepis parviflora

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun
  • Water Needs

    • regular - drought tolerant
  • Soil Needs

    • well-drained
    • rocky
    • gritty

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Flower Color

    • yellow
  • Wildlife

    • bees
  • Flower Season

    • summer
  • Foliage Season

    • deciduous
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