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Anisocoma acaulis
Also Known As
- Scale Bud
Plant type
annual / biennial
size
- H: 4"-8"
- W: 2"-8"
planting zones
- 7a-11
Anisocoma acaulis plant details
Anisocoma acaulis is a broadleaf deciduous annual / biennial with blue foliage. In spring yellow flowers emerge. Attracts bees making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun and occasional - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Does well in gritty, lean and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant.
CHARACTERISTICS OF Anisocoma acaulis
- Plant type: annual / biennial
- Plant family: asteraceae
- Foliage: deciduous blue
- Mature size: 2 IN - 8 IN - wide, 4 IN - 8 IN - tall
- Flowers: yellow blooms in spring
- Uses: desert garden, native plant, xeric
GROWING CONDITIONS for Anisocoma acaulis
- USDA Zones: 7a - 11
- Sun exposure: sun
- Watering frequency: occasional - low
- Resistant to: heat
- Soil needs: gritty, lean and well-drained
Garden photo gallery of Anisocoma acaulis
By: Stan Shebs
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How to Grow Anisocoma acaulis
Sun Exposure
- sun
Water Needs
- occasional - drought tolerant
Soil Needs
- lean
- well-drained
- gritty
Special Situation
- heat tolerant
Features
Foliage Color
- blue
Flower Color
- yellow
Wildlife
- bees
Flower Season
- spring
Foliage Season
- deciduous
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