Chaenactis glabriuscula

Also Known As

Common Yellow Chaenactis
Yellow Pincushion

Plant type

annual / biennial

size

H: 2'
W: 2'

planting zones

6a-10b

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Chaenactis glabriuscula plant details

Chaenactis glabriuscula is a broadleaf deciduous annual / biennial with green foliage. In fall, spring and summer yellow flowers emerge. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in lean and rich soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Chaenactis glabriuscula

Plant type: annual / biennial
Plant family: asteraceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 2 FT wide, 2 FT tall
Flowers: yellow blooms in fall, spring and summer
Uses: apple-scented, cutting garden, fragrant

GROWING CONDITIONS for Chaenactis glabriuscula

USDA Zones: 6a - 10b
Watering frequency: low

Soil needs: lean and rich

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Five gold stars for this native annual's cheerfulness, superb flower power, sweet fragrance, ease of growth & generally charming personality. Our plants began blooming in late Spring & didn't let up til FALL. WITH NO ADDITIONAL WATER. We grew it in both rich soil & poor, with Summer water & with no Summer water & it took our abuse & our care in stride equally well. Stems are sturdy & great for cutting & the flowers have a sweet apple-like perfume. Grows to 2' tall & as wide with thin, inconspicuous foliage, & 3/4" blooms that resemble a verrry tiny Scabiosa. SO valuable (& habitat enhancing!) for its long bloom, we're happy to add the "Yellow Pinchusion" to our dossier! Thanks again to Jim Duggan for making our acquaintance with this native annual.