Lasthenia glabrata

Also Known As

Yellow Rayed Goldfields

Plant type

perennial

size

H: 6"-12"
W: 6"-12"

planting zones

8b-11

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Lasthenia glabrata plant details

Lasthenia glabrata is a broadleaf semi-evergreen perennial with green foliage. In summer yellow flowers emerge. Attracts butterflies making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun and regular - low water. Does well in alkaline, average, clay, gritty and rocky soil. A good option if you're seeking something seaside / salt tolerant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Lasthenia glabrata

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: asteraceae
Foliage: semi-evergreen green
Mature size: 6 IN - 12 IN - wide, 6 IN - 12 IN - tall
Flowers: yellow blooms in summer

GROWING CONDITIONS for Lasthenia glabrata

USDA Zones: 8b - 11
Sun exposure: sun
Watering frequency: regular - low
Resistant to: seaside / salt
Soil needs: alkaline, average, clay, gritty and rocky

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Spring blooming annual wildflower with profuse abundance of bright yellow flowers 6" - 12" tall. Yellow rayed goldfields will produce a carpet of color to any moist meadow garden. Good in masses as background for other wildflowers. Attracts the lovely and endangered Checker-spot butterfly. Endemic to California Yellow rayed goldfields is one of the primary nectar foodsources for the endangered Checkerspot butterfly. No Historical Uses found. Found in coastal, salt-marsh. Communitites located in Valley Grassland, Alkali Sink, Northern Oak Woodland, Coastal Salt Marsh, Wetland-riparian Between 0 and 4500 feet.