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Heterotheca canescens
Also Known As
- Gray Golden Aster
- Hoary False Goldenaster
Plant type
perennial
size
- H: 9"-12"
- W: 6"-12"
planting zones
- 4a-8b
Heterotheca canescens plant details
Heterotheca canescens is a broadleaf deciduous perennial with blue foliage. In summer yellow flowers emerge. Grows well with sun and occasional - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Does well in average and well-drained soil.
CHARACTERISTICS OF Heterotheca canescens
- Plant type: perennial
- Plant family: asteraceae
- Foliage: deciduous blue
- Mature size: 6 IN - 12 IN - wide, 9 IN - 12 IN - tall
- Flowers: yellow blooms in summer
GROWING CONDITIONS for Heterotheca canescens
- USDA Zones: 4a - 8b
- Sun exposure: sun
- Watering frequency: occasional - low
- Resistant to: deer
- Soil needs: average and well-drained
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How to Grow Heterotheca canescens
Sun Exposure
- sun
Water Needs
- occasional - drought tolerant
Soil Needs
- average
- well-drained
Features
Foliage Color
- blue
Flower Color
- yellow
Wildlife
- deer resistant
Flower Season
- summer
Foliage Season
- deciduous
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Plant Type
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Zones
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Size
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Width: 24"
- sun
- regular
- dry in summer
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Zones
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Size
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Width: 12"-20"
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