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.