Ursinia sericea

Plant type

perennial

size

H: 3'
W: 3'

planting zones

9a-11

Ursinia sericea plant details

Ursinia sericea is a broadleaf deciduous perennial with blue foliage. In spring and summer yellow flowers emerge. Grows well with sun and regular - low water. Does well in average and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Ursinia sericea

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: asteraceae
Foliage: deciduous blue
Mature size: 3 FT wide, 3 FT tall
Flowers: yellow blooms in spring and summer
Uses: cottage garden, long-blooming, xeric

GROWING CONDITIONS for Ursinia sericea

USDA Zones: 9a - 11
Sun exposure: sun
Watering frequency: regular - low

Soil needs: average and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

This is a stunning shrublet from South Africa, a great combination of silver & gold. Many of you have enjoyed this plant growing in one of our nursery beds for a while. Now we are finally able to offer it for sale. The finely cut foliage is very silvery, almost white. The flowers are a bright golden-yellow on super long stalks. It’s fun to watch the flowers open. When they are in bud the stalk is bent at the neck & the bud hangs down. As the flower matures, they fling their faces up, straightening to the sun. The entire plant gets to be about 3’ tall & wide & blooms for months. It can take dry conditions but regular water makes it look better. Good drainage is a must.