Ursinia anthemoides 'Solar Fire'

Plant type

annual / biennial

size

H: 15"
W: 15"

planting zones

1-11

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Ursinia anthemoides 'Solar Fire' plant details

Ursinia anthemoides 'Solar Fire' is a broadleaf deciduous annual / biennial with green foliage. In summer yellow flowers emerge. Grows well with sun and regular 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 Ursinia anthemoides 'Solar Fire'

Plant type: annual / biennial
Plant family: asteraceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 15 IN wide, 15 IN tall
Flowers: yellow blooms in summer
Uses: self-sowing

GROWING CONDITIONS for Ursinia anthemoides 'Solar Fire'

USDA Zones: 1 - 11
Sun exposure: sun
Watering frequency: regular
Resistant to: heat
Soil needs: average and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Serious bang for the buck! I’m amazed that this extremely floriferous, fast & easy South African annual is not more popular in the trade & with garden designers. Quickly growing to 15” tall & wide, it explodes into a mass of sunny, golden blooms that last for months. With a rich, shiny maroon ring encircling the central golden eye, the 2-1/2” flowers are eye-fetching held atop the rich green mound of ferny foliage. Combine this high performance annual with gentian blue Anagallis monellii for striking color contrast. Heat & drought tolerant once established, Ursinia anthemoides will easily self-sow for many return engagements. Here in USDA Zone 10 it can be planted at any time of the year (blooming shortly thereafter), & makes a good Winter bloomer too. Excellent in a container too - at least 10” across.