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Euthamia occidentalis

Also Known As

  • Western Goldenrod
  • Western Goldentop

Plant type

perennial, aquatic

size

  • H: 3'-7'
  • W: 2'-10'

planting zones

  • 8a-10b

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Euthamia occidentalis plant details

Euthamia occidentalis is a broadleaf deciduous perennial aquatic with green foliage. In fall and summer yellow flowers emerge. Attracts bees making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and standing water - regular water. Does well in average, clay and gritty soil. A good option if you're seeking something for erosion control.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Euthamia occidentalis

Plant type: perennial aquatic
Plant family: asteraceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 2 FT - 10 FT - wide, 3 FT - 7 FT - tall
Flowers: yellow blooms in fall and summer

GROWING CONDITIONS for Euthamia occidentalis

USDA Zones: 8a - 10b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
Watering frequency: standing water - regular
Resistant to: erosion
Soil needs: average, clay and gritty

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Western goldenrod is a deciduous, spreading perennial that grows to about 4' tall. Western goldenrod is a colorful addition to the garden. This stout and branching perennial is ideal for stream side plantings and provides great bank stabilization. A water loving plant, it may be found in damp ground along rivers, streams, tidal channels, and fresh to brackish marshes. The pretty yellow flowers attract many pollinators and bloom in the Summer to Fall. Native to California and is also found elsewhere in North America and beyond. A water loving plant, it may be found in damp ground along rivers, streams, tidal channels, and fresh to brackish marshes. Native bees love the dense flower clusters. No Historical Uses found. Found in streambanks, meadows, coastal, salt-marsh, freshwater-marsh. Communitites located in Coastal Salt Marsh, Freshwater Wetlands, Valley Grassland, Coastal Prairie, Sagebrush Scrub, Wetland-riparian Between 0 and 2000 feet .

Gardening facts about Euthamia occidentalis plant

How to Grow Euthamia occidentalis

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - mostly shade
  • Water Needs

    • standing water - regular
  • Soil Needs

    • clay
    • average
    • gritty
  • Special Situation

    • erosion control

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Flower Color

    • yellow
  • Wildlife

    • bees
  • Flower Season

    • fall
    • summer
  • Foliage Season

    • deciduous

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