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Lasthenia californica
Also Known As
- Goldfields
Plant type
annual / biennial
size
- H: 12"
- W: 18"
planting zones
- 1-11
Lasthenia californica plant details
Lasthenia californica is a broadleaf deciduous annual / biennial with green foliage. In spring yellow flowers emerge. Grows well with sun and regular water. Drought tolerant once established. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in lean soil.
CHARACTERISTICS OF Lasthenia californica
- Plant type: annual / biennial
- Plant family: asteraceae
- Foliage: deciduous green
- Mature size: 18 IN wide, 12 IN tall
- Flowers: yellow blooms in spring
- Uses: container plant, easy-to-grow, edging plant, native plant, self-sowing
GROWING CONDITIONS for Lasthenia californica
- USDA Zones: 1 - 11
- Sun exposure: sun
- Watering frequency: regular
- Soil needs: lean
Nursery contributed plant descriptions
Back in the day this wonderful California native annual would burst into bloom in early March bathing our California foothills, valleys, coastal lands in sheets of gold. Truly a treasure and super easy to grow. Reaching about 12” tall and 18” spread, this bushy wildflower blooms with a profusion of golden-yellow flowers from March thru May forming lovely golden pools in the garden. A nice foil for larger Spring bloomers, a perfect bulb cover, and excellent as edging, or in containers. Lucky for us, it re-seeds too-returning each Spring to warm our hearts. Poorish soil is OK.
By: Annie's Annuals & Perennials
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How to Grow Lasthenia californica
Sun Exposure
- sun
Water Needs
- regular - drought tolerant
Soil Needs
- adaptable
- lean
Features
Foliage Color
- green
Flower Color
- yellow
Flower Season
- spring
Foliage Season
- deciduous
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Zones
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Size
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Width: 6"-12"
- sun
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Zones
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Size
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